Cold Sore Salve

No one likes waking up to a cold sore or fever blister. Let nature lend a hand with our Cold Sore Salve, thoughtfully made with high-quality oils and healing herbs to bring fast, gentle relief.

This powerful blend combines lemon balm, thyme, frankincense, and peppermint essential oils, each chosen for their anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. These botanicals help soothe the burning, itching, and pain, while also reducing redness, swelling, and the discomfort that comes with cold sores and fever blisters.

Lemon balm and peppermint also work to reduce oxidative stress in the body, promoting faster healing and calming the affected area. Every ingredient in this salve—from the herbs to the carefully selected oils—is chosen for its ability to fight infection, support skin repair, and provide natural relief when you need it most.

Simple, powerful, and made with care—because healing should feel as good as it works.

Ingredients:

*Lemon balm can act as an antioxidant and may help with skin irritations and wound healing. It is rich in antioxidants that help protect the body against free radicals and oxidative stress. Lemon balms anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can be beneficial for skin health, potentially helping with conditions like acne, eczema, and cold sores. Research also suggests lemon balm may have antiviral and antibacterial properties. 
*Thyme offers several medicinal benefits, including the ability to support respiratory health, boost immunity, and improve digestion. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potentially helping to reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. 
*Melaleuca oil has so many great benefits. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s commonly used for skin conditions such as nail fungus, athlete’s foot and acne. Melaleuca can be used as an insect repellent and even to promote wound healing. 
*Peppermint Oil has a wide range of potential health benefits, including improved digestion, headache relief, and stress reduction. It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that can provide relief from muscle soreness and joint pain. Peppermint oil can help soothe skin irritation, reduce inflammation, and promote hair growth by stimulating the scalp. 
*Frankincense Oil is rich in terpenes and boswellic acids, which are strongly anti-inflammatory and protective over healthy cells. Frankincense is also used for its anti-cancer properties and anti-aging properties. Frankincense can help with infection and inflammation. It may stop your body from releasing the chemicals that cause inflammation. This plays a helpful role in people with arthritis and asthma. 

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