If you are one of the millions of people that suffer from cold sores, I don't have to tell you how annoying it can be. It's such an irritating feeling to look in the mirror and see a cold sore on your face so we wanted to show you a few easy steps you can take to prevent cold sores in the future.
To better understand how we can prevent cold sores, it's important to understand certain situations that cold sores tend to thrive on.
Some of the most common times when cold sores like to pop up is when our bodies are worn down or under stress. If we are stressed out or we haven't been treating our body all that well, it's a lot easier for that nasty cold sore to make it's way onto our skin.
That said, let's go over some easy steps you can take to prevent cold sores from bugging you!
1) Get plenty of sleep - Ok, that seems to be the answer to everything doesn't it!?! However, getting a good night's rest is a huge step in making sure your body doesn't get worn out and you keep your stress levels to a minimum. You don't have to get 12 hours of sleep each night - just be sure you give yourself enough time to get a good sleep each night!
2) Use a Moisturizer or Chapstick - Keeping your lips and the skin around your mouth well moisturized makes a huge difference in the amount of cold sores you get. Make sure you always carry some chapstick or lip balm with you as dry lips are a breeding ground for cold sores.
3) Use sunblock when you are out in the sun - This is a step that many people miss. UV rays can be a big factor in causing cold sores, so it's important to protect your skin against these rays. If the sun's out, make sure to put some sunblock on around your lips!
4) Wash your hands frequently - It's possible that certain types of bacteria or irritants are partially to blame for your cold sores. It's normal to touch your mouth and face throughout the day, so try to keep your hands clean so that you aren't transferring any bacteria to your skin. It's a great idea to carry around a anti-bacterial handwash with you that you can use when you aren't close to a sink.
These tips will make a huge different in the number of cold sores you get. Your second task is to learn how to make cold sores disappear quickly when they do happen.
We included a link at the bottom of this article where you can learn about natural methods you can use to knock-out cold sores quickly and permanently. It's a frustrating situation, but there are ways to fight back.
Remember that the way you treat your body has a direct impact on your skin's health. By following the above tips you will cut down on the number of cold sores you get each year and not have to worry as much about when the next one is going to pop up. All the best!
