Natural Wellbeing Blog

The winter season offers both joys and challenges; in 2020, there’s an awful lot more to navigate when it comes to protecting your health during the chilly, darker days. Not only are you combating cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and an increased likelihood of a cold sore outbreak, but this year you’re navigating all the lifestyle complications of the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be a lot - but there are some ways to work towards keeping your face and body nourished and prevent those pesky cold sores from cropping up! 

During warm weather and bright sunny days, the last thing you want is to feel self-conscious about the appearance of your lips. Some summertime conditions can trigger cold sore outbreaks, even though that may sound counterintuitive. Fortunately, there are some simple preventative measures you can take to keep your lips clear and your summer adventures unimpeded! 

With colder weather around the corner, cold sores might start to become a problem if you’ve experienced them in the past. These painful bumps around the mouth can be embarrassing and frustrating to deal with.

Winter weather is right around the corner, and that unfortunately means that cold sores will begin to appear in full force. Cold sores, those pesky and painful blisters associated with the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), can be painful and unsightly, particularly during colder months.