How to Stop a Cold Store When you Feel it Coming On
Pop quiz: You’ve got a cold sore growing fast. What can you do to stop it in its tracks?
Answer: Bedrock Balm.
With 20% zinc oxide and powerful plant extracts, this multipurpose soothing balm helps calm redness, dryness, and irritation—so your cold sore can chill out and disappear faster.
Whether it’s the first tingle or a full-blown flare, Bedrock Balm works to soothe, protect, and speed up skin recovery without harsh chemicals or alcohol-based sting.
Why Bedrock Balm Works So Well on Cold Sores
Cold sores can flare when your skin is stressed, dry, or exposed to sun and cold weather. That’s where Bedrock Balm’s zinc oxide and botanical blend come to the rescue.
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Zinc oxide: A mineral superhero that helps reduce inflammation, fights viral irritation, and forms a protective barrier so your skin can heal faster.
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Calendula and chamomile: Calm redness and itching while supporting the skin’s natural repair process.
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Tea tree and lavender oils: Offer gentle antimicrobial benefits that help purify and soothe the area.
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Vitamin E and meadowfoam seed oil: Deliver lasting hydration without clogging or irritating sensitive skin.
Together, these ingredients help shorten the lifespan of a cold sore, protect the area from cracking or spreading, and make it easier for your skin to recover beautifully.
How to Use Bedrock Balm for Cold Sores
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At the first tingle: Dab a clean fingertip or cotton swab into your Bedrock Balm and apply a thin layer directly over the affected spot.
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Reapply often: Keep the area lightly coated throughout the day to stay hydrated and protected.
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Overnight boost: Apply a thicker layer before bed for deep, restorative overnight care.
Extra Ways to Support Healing
While Bedrock Balm soothes and shields the skin, you can help recovery by:
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Avoiding picking or touching the sore.
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Staying hydrated and keeping lips moisturized.
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Reducing stress and getting enough sleep (your immune system will thank you).
Q: Can Bedrock Balm prevent cold sores?
A: It can help! Our formulation includes 20% zinc oxide to strengthen and protect the skin barrier, applying Bedrock Balm regularly can help calm flare-ups.
Q: What makes Bedrock Balm different from store-bought creams?
A: Unlike many conventional creams, Bedrock Balm is made with clean, nourishing oils like jojoba, calendula, and chamomile, paired with zinc oxide for skin barrier support. Customers love that it’s non-greasy, vegan, cruelty-free, made in the USA, and multi-purpose.
Q: How often should I apply Bedrock Balm during a flare?
A: Reapply as often as needed! We recommend keeping it on hand throughout the day to maintain a protective barrier that speeds recovery.
Q: Can kids use your zinc barrier cream?
A: Yes, we made Bedrock Balm to be gentle for babies on up. Our nourishing ingredients include Lavender Flower Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Vitamin E, and Meadowfoam Seed Oil.
Q: Can I use Bedrock Balm on the face and body?
A: Absolutely! Bedrock products with zinc are gentle yet effective for your complexion, buttocks (hemorrhoids), underarms, hands, legs and more.