Natural cold sore prevention is important because cold sores or fever blisters are a pain on the lips and outer edges of the mouth. Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes virus that has been lying dormant in your body. There are many reasons for this virus to trigger a cold sore. There is no cure for a cold sore. However, there are ways to reduce the severity and frequency of cold sores. It is believed that anything that compromises the immune system may trigger a cold sore.

The best part about making your own lip balm is that you can experiment with all types of waxes and oils. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic, is great for the lips, and has a mentholated tingle. Almond oil is great to include in your balm because of its ultra smooth consistency and its beautiful shine. In addition, these oils protect the lips from harsh UV rays.
 

 

The first thing to do is drinking enough water. It might seem very simple, but you have to notice that this is the most important thing to do to keep your lips healthy and beautiful. Make sure that you drink for more or less 64 ounces of water in a day, so your body will be hydrated well.

There are products for the hardcore as well, which offer zinc and high sun protection factors that are great for extreme conditions ghee on lips the slopes or at sea - ideal for men who spend time outdoors and are exposed to the often harsh elements.

If you're in a hurry and need a quick home remedy for thin lips, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon and a sprinkle of cayenne powder to some petroleum jelly more info for your own lip stimulating formula. Apply a little lip balm first to protect your lips and put your lip plumping serum on top of it.

 

 

Chinese herbs have always play a role in my family's daily and monthly nutritional preparations. Different herbs are taken on different times on different purposes. Consult a Chinese physician for your personal needs. For me, I take soup of red dates (Jujube) and gouqi (Medlar) mixture daily to boost my energy and replenish my blood. This preparation has certainly brightened up my skin and shined up my lips. Ayurvedic herbs with 5000 years of history are certainly helpful too. I think this can be a topic of my future blog entry.

It is always a good thing to take a multivitamin or mineral supplement, as this is like having insurance on your health. Our diets nowadays are so over loaded with processed foods, that is difficult to get enough natural and healthy foods into our diets. Even though you may have a small symptom like chapped lips, your body could be trying to tell you something else.