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Can I Prevent Cold Sores with Lifestyle Changes?
Can I Prevent Cold Sores with Lifestyle Changes?
Learn how to reduce cold sore outbreaks with simple lifestyle changes. Discover common triggers like sun exposure, stress, and diet—and how Herstat helps relieve cold sore symptoms when they occur.... Read more...
Vaseline - The Perfect Ingredient for Cold Sores?
Vaseline - The Perfect Ingredient for Cold Sores?
Why is petroleum jelly used for cold sores? Learn how Herstat lip care products create a protective barrier that helps keep skin moisturised and protected. Read more...
Can I Reduce The Chance of a Cold Sore Outbreak?
Can I Reduce The Chance of a Cold Sore Outbreak?
Cold sore outbreaks can be triggered by stress, illness and sun exposure. Learn how to identify triggers and reduce your risk with simple lifestyle changes. Read more...
What Are the Symptoms of Cold Sores?
What Are the Symptoms of Cold Sores?
The symptoms of the herpes simplex virus vary, depending on the person and the stage at which they're infected. Read more...
Treating Cold Sores
Treating Cold Sores
Looking for cold sore treatments? Learn about antiviral and symptom-relief options and discover how Herstat products help soothe and protect lips. Read more...
Easing The Pain of Cold Sores
Easing The Pain of Cold Sores
Discover how to ease cold sore pain with simple remedies like ice, pain relief, and soothing treatments. Learn how Herstat helps relieve symptoms  Read more...
Can I Speed Up Cold Sore Healing Times?
Can I Speed Up Cold Sore Healing Times?
Without treatment, a cold sore can take up to around 12 days to heal. That is a long time to spend in discomfort.  Read more...
Why do Summer Holidays Trigger Cold Sores?
Why do Summer Holidays Trigger Cold Sores?
Discover why cold sores often appear on holiday. Learn how travel stress, sun exposure, jet lag and diet changes can trigger outbreaks and how to prevent them. Read more...
Why Do Cold Sores Occur?
Why Do Cold Sores Occur?
If you've ever had a cold sore outbreak, you probably don't need us to tell you how irritating they can be Read more...
Vaseline - l'ingrédient parfait pour les boutons de fièvre
Vaseline - l'ingrédient parfait pour les boutons de fièvre
Découvrez pourquoi la vaseline est idéale contre les boutons de fièvre : elle crée une barrière protectrice, maintient l’hydratation et favorise une cicatrisation plus rapide. Read more...