• Clinically proven to address the complete cold sore cycle, from tingling to healing
• Ultra-thin, transparent patch protects and prevents touching of the affected area, thereby reducing the possibility of contamination.
• Promotes the perfect healing environment, preventing scab formation for noticeably faster healing

Compeed Cold Sore Patch provides a comprehensive treatment that is clinically proven to tackle all 5 stages of cold sore symptoms, from tingling to healing:

• Soothes and relieves burning and itching sensations
• No more embarrassing situations as the patch discreetly yet comprehensively treats sores, and helps prevent the virus from spreading.
• Greatly reduces further contamination
• Hydrocolloid-075 promotes the optimal germ-free healing environment while impeding scab formation
• No scabs and crusting means no scars on the face. You will experience a faster road to recovery.

Compeed Cold Sore Patch instructions for use:

• Wash your hands before application
• The patch should be applied to clean, dry skin
• Do not use in combination with any cream, as the patch may no longer stick to the skin.

For best result, the Compeed Cold Sore Patch should be used as soon as you feel the first sign of itching and burning sensations. Continue to use throughout the day and night to treat all the symptoms of the 5 developmental stages. Each patch stays in place for approximately 8-10 hours.However individual experiences may vary.

• On average 15 patches are needed to treat an outbreak

Remove the protective film from the mirror before use, and follow the instructions provided in your own product carefully:

• Remove the applicator from the wrapper, and hold the ends of the applicator using both hands
• Gently pull each end of the applicator, following the arrows on the applicator, until the sticky, adhesive side is half-exposed.
• Use the mirror to place the patch correctly. Gently press the half-exposed part of the patch with a finger to firmly place the patch over the cold sore.
• Slowly pull the end of the applicator down and away from the skin, in a smooth rolling motion until the patch slips from the applicator.
• Make-up can be applied over the patch

If the Compeed Cold Sore Patch stays on, there is no need to remove or change it. When the patch starts to detach from the skin, it should be removed and replaced with a new patch. To remove it easily, gently pull the patch in parallel with your skin.

• Do not use inside the mouth and on mucous tissue
• Not recommended to treat genital herpes

Cold sores or herpes labialise are liquid-filled blister that erupt around the lips, nose or chin. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and are the most common manifestation of a herpes simplex virus.

• Research shows that almost 90% of the people over the age thirty have tested positive for HSV-1 at some time in their lives

Spreading occurs through close physical contact such as hugging and kissing between an infected person and an uninfected person. Someone infected with HSV-1 does not always show symptoms of blistering and/or sores at the time of transmission.

• The HSV-1 virus is considered to be very contagious and often the virus contracted early in childhood without any knowledge
• Once infected, the virus remains in the body, usually hidden in a nerve cells called the ganglia.

A cold sore outbreak is often triggered by a number of external factors such as: physical and emotional stress, anxiety, fever, cold or flu, fatigue, exposure to the sun and ultraviolet light, cold weather, menstruation or hormones.

Hygiene advice: It is important to take precautions during an outbreak in order to prevent spreading the virus to other parts of the body or to other people.

• Do not come in contact with the affected area
• If you touch the sores, wash your hands immediately
• During an outbreak, do not touch or rub your eyes with your hands
• Do not share drinking glass, utensils, lipstick, toothbrush or even a towel with others.

• 92% felt less itching & 90% felt less burning
• 90% thought patches made cold sores less visible
• 81% experienced no scab development
• 71% were very satisfied with the patch

*A clinical study, Denmark 2004