5️⃣ Coconut Oil & Tea Tree Oil (Antiviral & Soothing) 🥥🌿
✔ Apply a mix of coconut oil & 1 drop of tea tree oil to the sore 3 times daily.
✔ This stops the virus from spreading and helps heal cracked skin.
⚠️ Foods to AVOID During a Cold Sore Outbreak 🚫
❌ Chocolate & Nuts (high in arginine, which feeds the virus)
❌ Caffeine & Alcohol (weakens the immune system)
❌ Sugary & Processed Foods (cause inflammation & slow healing)
🛡️ Prevent Future Cold Sore Outbreaks!
✅ Take Lysine supplements (1,000 mg daily) – Blocks the virus.
✅ Boost immunity with vitamin C, zinc, & echinacea.
✅ Always use lip balm with SPF – Sun exposure triggers sores!
✅ Manage stress – Relaxation & good sleep keep outbreaks away.
💡 Cold sores don’t have to be a lifelong problem! Try these remedies and let me know what works best for you! 😊🔥
