Cold Sores can come on suddenly & usually at the most inconvenient time. Prevention is better than cure and that is what Cold Sore Lip relief Balm is formulated to do. Cold Sore Lip Relief balm is formulated with the amazing and effective Melissa, commonly known as Lemon Balm. Research has shown Melissa essential oil shortens the healing time, helps prevent infection and contributes to the rapid effect of typical symptoms of herpes like itching, tingling, burning, stabbing & tautness. Formulated to help people prone to cold sores and to prevent more cold sores. Use daily as often as needed. Packed in a 10g tube to keep the product sterile. European double blind, placebo-controlled research * showed effectiveness of a 1% Melissa officinalis cream for the treatment of herpes simplex viruses 1 & 2. Research showed a shortened healing period & benefits in preventing the spread of infection. It also contributed to the help of typical symptoms of herpes like itching, tingling, burning and swelling sometimes felt with cold sores. Formulated to moisturise, protect and prevent cold sores. Regular use will help prevent herpes simplex cold sore outbreaks. Helps relieve itching, burning and tingling. Soft natural balm with anti-bacterial Tea Tree, Manuka and Melissa essential oils. Soothing Manuka honey from our own bee hives. * Berlin Clinical Drug Research & Development center in Frankfurt in the Centre of Dermatology & Venereology, the Dermatological Clinic in City Hospital in Darmst & the Institute of Pharmacy & Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Heidelberg. These trials were conducted on a selection of patients with a history of recurrent herpes infections.