Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1). The virus is activated by the amino acid arginine so avoid foods that contain it including chocolate, nuts and most cereal grains. Another amino acid, called Lysine, inhibits the absorption of arginine to suppress the virus so this is a useful supplement to use, alongside topical natural remedies, if you are prone.
Featured Products
Super Lysine Cold Sore Treatment
by Quantum Health
Lysine + Cold Sore Treatment is clinically proven to heal co...
7-Grams
£6.95
Skinbiotics Treatment Oil
by Derma E Skin Care
Skinbiotics Treatment Oil blends eco-friendly Tea Tree Oil w...
30-ml
£16.75
Silicea Cold Sore Lip Gel
by Hubner
Hubner Silicea Cold Sore Lip Gel provides excellent soothing...
5-grams
£6.99
Liquorice Balm
by Skin Shop
A hypoallergenic lip balm containing an active extract of li...
30-grams
£11.30
Products
Organic Lemon Balm Cream
by Granary Herbs
Lemon balm cream can be used on insect bites, allergies, cut...
60-ml
£8.50
Tea Tree Lip Balm
by Balm Balm
Tea Tree Balm Balm moistuises and conditions. It is antibact...
10-ml
£4.50
Tea Tree Lip Balm
by Balm Balm
Tea Tree Balm Balm moistuises and conditions. It is antibact...
7-ml
£3.50
Liquorice Balm
by Skin Shop
A hypoallergenic lip balm containing an active extract of li...
30-grams
£11.30
Lysine Lip Protector
by Quantum Health
Lysine Lip Protector can be used every day to protect the li...
5-Grams
£6.50
Super Lysine Cold Sore Treatment
by Quantum Health
Lysine + Cold Sore Treatment is clinically proven to heal co...
7-Grams
£6.95
Skinbiotics Treatment Cream
by Derma E Skin Care
Skinbiotics Treatment Cream blends eco-friendly Tea Tree Oil...
113-Grams
£16.75
Skinbiotics Treatment Oil
by Derma E Skin Care
Skinbiotics Treatment Oil blends eco-friendly Tea Tree Oil w...
30-ml
£16.75
Bio-Propolis Ointment
by A. Vogel's
Most conventional cold sore treatments only work at the ting...
2-Grams
£5.65
Tea Tree Cream
by Nelsons
Nelson's Tea Tree cream is a soothing skin cream prepared us...
30-Grams
£4.84