Read the sticky already. How do you start to repair skin from

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Read the sticky already.

How do you start to repair skin from smoking? I know a lot of you here are smokers or used to be. Been smoking a pack/day for 4 years and it shows in rough (bumpy texture) and dull skin.

I still smoke but I'm cutting down. Went cold turkey for two months last summer and it wasn't too bad but this time is more difficult due to a stressful time in my life.

I take collagen peptide powder and an antioxidant powder every morning which seems to help slightly. I've also been taking 1000mg of vitamin c for a year or so, not sure if that has helped at all. Also use a vitamin c moisturizer day and night.

I need to do something more drastic and was considering chemical peels but I'm still confused about that. Anyone, specifically smokers, have any experience with that that could point me in the right direction of a good product? Also Retinol seems to be a good move but I don't know what strength or brand is best and whether that could be beneficial for a smoker.