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  • About Cold Sores
    • Cold Sore Stages
    • What Is Herpes
    • How Herpes Spreads
    • Treating Herpes Labialis
  • Our Products
    • Zovirax Cold Sore Cream
      • How to use Zovirax Cream
      • Zovirax Cold Sore Cream FAQ
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      • Zovirax Duo FAQs
  • Stay Confident
    • Living with Cold Sores
    • Cold Sore Confidence
    • Cold Sore Remedies
    • Help stop the spread
    • Love your Lips
    • Cold Sore Confessions
  • Manage Triggers
  • Act On It!
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  • About Cold Sores
    • Cold Sore Stages
    • What Is Herpes
    • How Herpes Spreads
    • Treating Herpes Labialis
  • Our Products
    • Zovirax Cold Sore Cream
      • How to use Zovirax Cream
      • Zovirax Cold Sore Cream FAQ
    • Zovirax Duo
      • How to use Zovirax Duo
      • Zovirax Duo FAQs
  • Stay Confident
    • Living with Cold Sores
    • Cold Sore Confidence
    • Cold Sore Remedies
    • Help stop the spread
    • Love your Lips
    • Cold Sore Confessions
  • Manage Triggers
  • Act On It!
  • Buy Now

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Get luscious lips

A beautiful smile begins with healthy lips. A great way for keeping your lips in top shape is a diet packed with whole, healthy foods. After all, you are what you eat. So follow our Healthy Lip Diet to help reduce cold sore outbreaks and keep your lips looking their best.

While drinking plenty of water, getting adequate sleep, exercising regularly and relaxing can help reduce the chance of cold sores, certain vitamin and mineral-rich foods can do wonders from promoting lip health. Here are some foods to consider adding to your diet.

Vitamin A. This vitamin helps your skin – including the skin on your lips – repair damage and retain moisture better. 
Foods rich in Vitamin A:EGGS, MILK, CARROTS, SPINACH, APRICOTS

Vitamin C. This miracle vitamin can help boost your immune system and restore your lips after sun or wind damage. It helps you retain the collagen in your lips, which is what makes them look plump and healthy.
Foods rich in Vitamin C:ORANGE JUICE, STRAWBERRIES, GREEN PEPPERS, CITRUS FRUITS, TOMATOES, SWEET POTATOES

Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps keep skin smooth. It’s often a part of lip medications but you can get it naturally by eating certain foods.
Foods rich in Vitamin E:NUTS, LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES, FORTIFIED CEREALS, VEGETABLE OILS

Zinc. Zinc is an important mineral in maintaining moisture. If you don’t get enough zinc from your diet, you can get it as part of a multivitamin or supplement.
Foods rich in Zinc:OYSTERS, BEEF, CRAB, LOBSTER, YOGURT

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