Lysine & Manuka Lip Cream
Category: Personal Care
A soothing Lysine lip cream to prevent and shorten the duration of cold sores
Contains antimicrobial Manuka honey to speed up the healing process
Antiviral Aloe vera helps to inhibit the development of sores
Moisturising Avena sativa oat oil promotes skin healing
Size: 10ml
How it works
Lysine is an essential amino acid found in protein which isn’t produced in your body. Lysine may help to slow down or prevent the growth of the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is responsible for cold sores. Lysine is not a cure for cold sores, but it may help prevent and shorten the duration of an outbreak. [1]
High-strength Manuka honey – made by bees collecting nectar from New Zealand Manuka bushes – contains the active ingredient methylglyoxal (MGO), which has an antimicrobial [2] and also anti-bacterial effect on the body, according to a 2018 study by Ulster University. [3]
In a 2009 German and New Zealand study, researchers suggested honey could speed up the healing process in skin because: [4]
- honey stimulates the inflammatory response in the body, leading to the regeneration of skin cells and connective tissues
- the pH level of honey is very low, which reduces infection
Avena sativa (Oat) kernel oil is a golden lipid extracted from oats with amazing moisturising and healing properties and a non-greasy finish. It has shown effectiveness in treating a variety of skin conditions, including skin rashes, erythema, burns, itch, and eczema thanks to its anti-inflammatory abilities. [5]
Aloe vera gel has showed in one particular study that its anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects could have inhibitory effects on cold sores. [6]
Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that’s indigenous to the United States and has been used for centuries by Native Americans as a remedy for a variety of skin ailments related to irritation and inflammation. [7]
Sources
1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324696#does-lysine-help
2. Alvarez-Suarez JM, et al. The Composition and Biological Activity of Honey: A Focus on Manuka Honey. Foods. 2014 Sep;3(3):420-432.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302252/
3. Johnston M, et al. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. AIMS Microbiology. 2018. 4(4):665-664. https://www.aimspress.com/fileOther/PDF/microbiology/microbiol-04-04-655.pd
4. Simon A, et al. Medical Honey for Wound Care – Still the ‘Latest Resort’? Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Jun; 6(2): 165–173. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686636/
5. Lin tk, Zhong l, Santiago jl. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. Published 2017 dec 27. doi:10.3390/ijms19010070
6. Fahimeh Rezazadeh. Assessment of Anti HSV-1 Activity of Aloe Vera Gel Extract: an In Vitro Study. J Dent (Shiraz). 2016 Mar;17(1):49-54.
7. https://www.healthline.com/health/witch-hazel-for-face
How to use
Apply to the affected area as and when needed. For best results, apply every two hours. Wash hands before and after applying.
Caution: Avoid direct contact with eyes. We recommend a patch test before use. Do not use if you have an allergy to any of the listed ingredients.
Storage: Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of young children.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Mel (Honey), Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Candelilla Cera, Benzyl Alcohol, Lysine, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Madecassoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Hydroxide, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin.
