If I did that, people in photos would often be recognizable. It retains completely accurate posture, body shape, skin color, clothing, and height. I've often recognized people in this kind of image.
(I haven't voted on your comment, but I suspect this is why it's disagree voted)
I agree it's common, but why is that evidence for it being about CO2?
My understanding had been that it was primarily about avoiding condensation and making it easier to exhale.