Over 70% percent of the population carry the cold sore virus, but do we even know what we’re up against? Here are five lip health beliefs trusted or busted for you by Healthista and lips’ latest solution, Prevasore Everyday Lip Therapy. Tweet this story with the hashtag #liphealth for a chance to win a year’s supply of Prevasore for you and a friend worth £83.
You read that right – over 70% of people carry the highly contagious virus, HSV-1, which is the virus that causes your cold sores to spring up at the least ideal times. While the virus itself may be incurable, its ugly symptoms are treatable. The first line of defense? Knowledge.
Here, Healthista editor Anna Magee introduces Prevasore Everyday Lip Therapy, which helps prevent cold sores. The film, from the experts at Prevasore, tackles some of the myths and truths associated with lip health.
Lip Health: True or False?
Licking my lips will keep them hydrated, true or false?
False. Resist the temptation to lick your lips. It may provide temporary relief for sore lips but saliva evaporates quickly, leaving the lips drier than they were before. The digestive enzymes in saliva can actually damage the skin.
Lips don’t contain sebaceous glands, true or false?
True. Lips do not have sebaceous glands, also known as sweat glands, which are used by the body to secrete oils to help keep the skin moisturised. As a result, lips tend to dry out faster than other parts of the body. All the more reason to ensure Prevasore Everyday Lip Therapy is on hand at all times!
Over 70% of the population carry the cold sore virus, true or false?
True. The best way to ensure you aren’t caught out by a cold sore is to maintain optimum lip health at all times. This can be achieved using Prevasore Everyday Lip Therapy daily to help keep the lips and surrounding area in good condition.
We are more susceptible to cold sores in winter, true or false?
Difficult to say. We are more susceptible during the cold winter months, any harsh environmental conditions can damage our lips making them more vulnerable. Cold sores are also triggered when the body is run down and/or stressed. Avoid extreme weather conditions. Very hot sun, strong wind and low temperatures can all take their toll. Hats, scarves and lip balm are your best defence! Prevasore’s specially designed formula softens and moisturises the skin on and around the lips, thereby maintaining the elasticity and barrier properties.
Cold sores can be contracted from kissing, true or false?
True. Cold sores are at their most contagious when they rupture, but remain contagious until they’ve completely healed. You should avoid close contact with others until your cold sore has completely healed as once you pass on the virus, which is responsible for cold sores, they have it for life.
Source: healthista.com
Source: healthista.com
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