If you have ever dealt with a cold sore, you would agree with me that it’s a painful affair. One of the earliest symptoms is a tingling sensation, then your mouth corner or lip edge starts to burn. After that, the outbreak – a pesky, awful red sore emerges on the face. Then, in a couple of days, it scabs over after breaking open.
Fever blisters and cold sores are bothersome in numerous ways. Aside from the painful experience associated with them, both can lead to the ruin of your gorgeous smile. Therefore, immediately you sense a budding, you start checking out on ways to get rid of it, quick.
Fortunately, you don’t need to visit your nearest doctor. But, with this comprehensive list of remedies, you would be able to alleviate the pain and attain satiny skin.
1Lemon Balm
This plant-based ingredient is a member of the mint family and has a deep root in ancient remedies, especially for attenuating the swelling and redness as a result of a blister. However, specific symptoms did not improve irrespective of the number of times you apply lemon balm: scabbing and pain.
Several studies point out that for optimal results you only make use of a lip balm with more than 1% of lemon balm. On the other hand, you may make a compress using a lemon balm infusion, tea, which will still provide you with the same benefits.
More importantly, lemon balm is known for its ability to protect your skin from future outbreaks. Therefore, with the aid of a cotton swab apply the balm directly to the blister and allow to dry for about 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse off. Repeat this procedure about three times daily. [1]
