big red pink face...WTF????????

[sparklingportrait]

I qiut smoking six weeks ago, I have no idea if it's related to my problem though! I have recently noticed that I suddenly am going very pinky red/blotchy in the face for no reason...What to do, any ideas from anybody???????? I have premature menopause but am done with all the sweats/flushes years ago whan I was in my thirties...Just wondered if anyone knows what it is and more importantly how to cover it! I am 45 BTW.....

[susiewoos]

I quit three months ago and have had the same as you, red face and flushing. I wonder if its caused by the circulation improving and just hope it settles down with time.

[sparklingportrait]

Holy Christ so it must be the quitting the cigs then....same as you I sincerely hope it settles down shortly......

[OneLittleLady]

I also got a lot pinker in the face when I quit smoking. I reckon it's the blood getting round properly again. Mine took about six or seven weeks to appear and then another three or four to settle down. HTH

[Fluffycloudland77]

It's the improved circulation, smokers don't realise how much smoking decreases oxygen in the blood.

It'll settle down.

[ClaudiaCutie]

I've never smoked so I didn't know this; yikes! well done Sparkling for quitting - a fab positive step. Just think, the improved circulation to your skin will be like having a facial every day, and in three months or so you'll have lovely refreshed younger skin and way more money from not buying cigs - you'll be able to afford a really lovely treat for yourself. Rewarding :)