Basic Organics L-Lysine Lip Ointment, 0.875 oz
- Aids in relief of cold sores, fever blisters, dry chapped lips, dry skin and minor skin irritations
- Formula includes vitamins A, D and E, Tincture of Benzoin, Menthol and Camphor
- Effective in significantly reducing cold sore symptoms
- Easy-to-carry, convenient-size jar is a perfect fit for any purse or pocket
- Light citrus scent, no added fragrance, made in small batches in the USA
Roxane Goodfellow
Converted Skeptic
I've been taking prescription drugs for cold sores for over 15 years, but was tired of taking all those meds. I was searching for something more holistic and stumbled upon this ointment. Honestly, I thought "No way does this stuff work!" But, after reading all of the reviews I hesitantly decided to give it a try. While the drugs prescribed by my doctor seemed to work immediately upon taking them at the first sign of a cold sore, this cream isn't quite as fast. However, it does REALLY work. My cold sores are much, much smaller and go away within a few days. So, while it doesn't zap them into oblivion immediately, I still think it works wonderfully. Pros: No more trips to the doctor No more trips to the pharmacy No more bills from the doctor and the pharmacy No more downing anti-viral meds like crazy Works great Cons: Doesn't make cold sores disappear instantly when used early on Seriously, if you're on the fence, give this stuff a try. It really is pretty awesome!
Muhammad Naseer
Yess!
Very moisturing for the lips and.... In my experience it has healed genital h***** much faster than other natural remedies. I like cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide, and putting a little bit of this on it and poof it’s gone within 3 - 4 days. When I was use to 5-10 days. TMI but I hope to help someone and this product is great for basic lip moisturizer to the ugliest of insecurities..
Kaye Hughes
... cold sores ever since I sunburned my mouth really bad when I was a teenager
I have gotten cold sores ever since I sunburned my mouth really bad when I was a teenager. My entire bottom lip was cluster after cluster of cold sores, which was a nightmare for an already self-conscious teenager. The wind, weather, stress, and foods can set it off nowadays. It is worse now too because I don't get the tingling sensation that a cold sore is coming. I can go to sleep with no cold sore and wake up with one. Lately, I have been getting them on a weekly basis, which is not normal for me. I have tried everything. But this product is amazing. I got it yesterday. One cold sore is gone. The second was worse but is slowly going away. I am impressed and very happy. They hurt so much and look terrible, and it is a relief to have something that works right away. I also like the fact that it is chemical free. I will keep you posted as I continue to use the product. Thanks.
Fiona Mullins
Magic?
This is AMAZING! Based on excellent reviews, I expected it to be helpful, but I was skeptical beyond that. It is now my new best friend. I don't often get cold sores, but any time with one is entirely too long. I had been super stressed, planning my wife's 40th birthday, and as soon as the party passed, I got a stupid cold sore. (Thankfully, it didn't show up for the party. It was NOT invited.) At the first tingle, I broke out the Abreva, but the plague could not be stopped. After several days of it not only not getting better, but worsening, I went on the Amazon hunt and found this. Improvement in literal hours! It's not magic, but it's close. This has made a huge difference each and every day, and it is my new go-to solution for cold sores. Buy it!
Paul Hopp
Chronic cold sores (1 every other week)
Amazing for cold sores!!!!! I have had a cold sore every other week since I was 11 years old (I'm 24 now). I don't mean little ones that look like zits, I mean giant ones on my mouth, chin, above my lip and nose, and in my nose. If anyone knows cold sores it's me. I've been using this on the cold sores for 2 years and I can't explain how much of a difference it makes. Every time I feel one coming on I use this, and it stops in it's tracks. Without treatment my cold sores would never go away (again, I get them every other week and it's takes over a week for my skin to heal). With this and oral L-lysine pills they only last about 3 days worst case scenario, and that's IF I don't catch them in time. If I catch them soon enough they just look like small red marks. I've been on all sorts of prescriptions, but this is the ONLY >topical< medicine that has worked for me, and it actually makes the cold sore feel less painful unlike chalky or oily products. Just try it. It cost less than a prescription topical, and it might be as wonderful for you as it is for me. Plus it'll last awhile, unlike other over the counter options.
Catherine Alshalabi
Miracle potion
No joke,I just received my package yesterday evening. Immediately opened it and applied a small amount on my two-day-old cold sore. I woke up this morning, it’s not only less inflamed it’s scabbed. Totally, totally shocked at how well this stuff works. My go-to has usually been abreva but, $20 for a microscopic amount is ridiculous. Literally always annoyed when in line purchasing those damn things, thinking of what a delicious lunch I could have for the same price. For less than half the price I not only bought something that was much more effective, I got about 10 times the amount. No brainer. I have suffered with cold sores since I was a kid and as an adult, they are just embarrassing. I am 100% satisfied with this product. Abreva never worked this well for me. Ever.
Jeta Jeta
I really can't stand going out with the sides of my lips looking like that, plus it hurts to eat and talk
I'm not into leaving reviews but I feel to have an obligation to do it in this case. I have suffered from cold sores on my mouth for over 15 years, in which occurs every 4 to 6 weeks. After the one before the last I was looking for alternatives to Abreva (I have tried everything up to this point), since all the other products seemed to shorten the duration by a day or two (if I leave untreated it would take 6 to 8 days to go away and heal), it just didn't seem enough. I really can't stand going out with the sides of my lips looking like that, plus it hurts to eat and talk. So I ran into this product here at Amazon, the reviews were promising so I ordered it. One week after I received it, I caught the flu for the first time in my life, so by the time it ran its course my immune system was in shambles. You can guess what happens next, the cold sores came in with a revenge I've never seen before. I started to use this ointment within minutes of that dreadful feeling, it was about 7 am. I reapplied every 3 hours and noticed the pain I normally felt with the sore developing had stopped. By 8 pm, the sores were gone, there was a red spot in its place. By 4 pm the next day, everything was gone, like it never happened. I'm not getting anything in return nor being asked or offered anything to write this review. I can't guarantee it will work as well for you as it did for me but I am so happy I have found this product, I had to share my experience. I would have been happy if had shortened the duration from 8 days to 4, I never imagined it would work so well. Plus it costs 1/3 of Abreva's price. Best of luck to you all.
Willam Tonelli
I like to take it orally in tablet form and use ...
Lysine works extremely well on cold sores. I like to take it orally in tablet form and use this topical one as well because for some reason in my mind that is more effective than using one or the other (not sure of the scientific research on that). This jar is pretty big considering you only use a little bit for the surface area of your lips. I've had my jar for years and its still going, I should probably check the expiration haha. This stuff is awesome and soothing on the lips and helps get rid of the cold sores way faster. I recommend this.
Jimmythat Carroll
Lip Magic!
Lip magic! I’ve had chronic dry lips for years. Certain chap sticks will ward off chappiness if I apply it regularly... but at my worst times the dryness spreads to the skin above and below my lips and it just flakes. Lip balms, medicated or not, seem to have little effect in that case. And I have to apply unholy amounts over long periods of time to tame the problem. When things have cleared up... I still feel as though the problem is underlying and when I apply foundation makeup I can see where the skin is still dry. But this stuff! Wow! After one week of use my lips and (more impressively) the skin around my lips are smooth and refreshed! I am very pleased with this product and will absolutely buy it again! (I thought it was supposed to be unscented... but, to me it has a very slight lemon scent. Which I like. It is a bit more “oily” than chapstick... but not so greasy that you feel like it’s just sitting on the surface. It does absorb.)
Jeremy Waugh
My story and the Holy Grail
I've suffered from sores for the most part of my life. It's something that has brought me to my breaking point many times, as I've felt sadness and the unwillingness to go outside. It's sad to say that I've also contemplated suicide. I've tried most over the counter remedies and even some unorthodox methods. Sores used to appear every month or other month, but I'm happy to say that I've found something that works and can finally live life. I'm using basic organics lysine lip ointment and wiseways lemon balm mixed together. I apply this every night before bed in areas where I'm likely to get them, even if I don't have an outbreak. I also take quantum lysine tablets 3x a day. The lysine tabs itself didn't work cause I've been taking them, but after the ointment mixture daily, the experiment works. So thank you to the ointments. Haven't gotten sores in about 5-6 months. And of course, you should apply the ointment mixture if you feel tingling. Don't forget about good hygiene. Also, if you guys are looking for a good cheap daily facial wash, try cetaphil.