MSM, COLD SORES AND THE LIP TATTOO

Have you ever had a cold sore? If it's yes you'll be familiar with the first signs; you run your tongue over your lip and there's a little bump. Did the tingling come first or after you felt the bump.

The memory of my first cold sore is vivid. I wasn't sure what the bump was but within hours the bump became a big, swollen sore lump. The pain and the cold sore grew and became excessive as the days went by. It was just cruel, for over 2 weeks.

All that was available in the pharmacy was a generic "cold sore cream" that was useless.

Cold sores came and went as the years went by. A pattern was clear. Whenever my lips were dry, sun exposed, windburned or stress was heavy, up came the dreaded cold sore. They would last up to 2 weeks, with a great deal of pain and discomfort.

Years down the track came MiSMo and Cell Soother. Zovirax was also around by then and always on hand.

One day the tingling started and I thought I'd give Cell Soother a go instead of Zovirax. I applied Cell Soother often, as you do Zovirax. A lovely surprise followed:

• No Swelling
• No Pain
• No real development of the cold sore
• Scab was off in 3 -4 days instead of a week or two

Needless to say I have not used anything except Cell Soother since that day about 4 years ago for Cold Sores and also a mild shingles outbreak.

Why would Cell Soother work. It contains the maximum amount of MSM you can physically use in a gel. 15% MSM (methylsulfonyl methane) or Organic Sulfur and Organic Aloe Vera.

Both ingredients are:

• anti-inflammatories hence reduction or no swelling
• accelerate healing at a cellular level
• have anti-viral properties

A week and a bit ago I succumbed to vanity and had a cosmetic tattoo on the outline of my lips - age has caught up and definition was minimal. It is common for cold sores to erupt on the lips after cosmetic tattoo if you are susceptible.

All was well for 3 days as I flashed the new well defined lip shape. On Monday the bumps came - 8 of them all across my top lip. The bottom lip was spared for some unknown reason.



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Monday

I had been applying Cell Soother several times a day since the tattoo was done. Paw Paw ointment was applied over Cell Soother. The usual recommended product is Bepanthen from the pharmacy.

The exciting part has been that in spite of such a large number of Cold Sores there has been no pain and minimal swelling.  I looked a bit like Daffy Duck on Wednesday but no pain.

The pretty shape was not being flashed for a few days with all those scabs but now Friday of the cold sores there are only 2 scabs left and thanks to Cell Soother we'll be ready for public scrutiny.  By Monday the last of the cold sores were gone and my lips clear again. To have 8 coldsores come and go in 7 days is amazing.

Cosmetic Tattoos are done twice usually. After the first 5 or so days the tattooed area exfoliates and the colour reduces by about half. This is because a lot of colour is on the surface of the skin. The skin is broken when a tattoo is applied so it scabs and peels away. My description not the salons!

The skin seems tougher the second time around and not as much colour is lost.

That's my story for the week. I LOVE Cell Soother. It saves the day over and over.

It will be interesting to see how the second session goes on my lips in a few weeks time.

MSM in Skin Care, the Secret to Beautiful Skin Forever

Sulphur is also known as the beauty mineral so sulfur used in skin care is an excellent way to ensure beautiful skin forever.

For many years, over 30 odd years in fact, an organic form of Sulfur (also spelled sulphur) has provided  relief from pain conditions as well as skin problems in a very gentle manner.

People who suffer from psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and acne will benefit greatly by using creams and gels which contain substantial quantities of MSM.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is an Organic form of Sulfur which is readily available to the body. The molecule is tiny and enters the skin easily. MSM as a source of Organic Sulfur is different to the various forms of elemental sulfur including volcanic and colloidal sulfur.

Sulfur is present in every cell of the body and in all living forms of life. Skin certainly benefits from Sulfur, delivered as MSM, and its excellent anti-aging qualities. Folk who suffer from skin problems such as Acne, pimples, psoriasis, eczema and Rosacea also see fast improvement in their conditions.

MSM can be taken orally and applied to the skin in the form of creams and gels. By using both methods the best results will be achieved.

When MSM is used in Cosmetic creams and gels, the skin softens, becomes smoother and the appearance of the complexion is improved significantly. MSM (Organic Sulfur) makes skin cell walls more permeable and this allows nutrients to enter and toxins to exit. In turn new skin cells are healthier and reproduce more healthy cells, thus improving the condition of the skin. The appearance of lines and wrinkles is greatly reduced.

When MSM is taken orally on a daily basis, the skin on the whole body is softer. This is a great example of feeding the skin from the inside out. MSM is very safe, in fact it compares with water on the official LD-50 testing guide. MSM has no relationship to sulphates, sulphites or the drug Sulfur. It is classed as a nutritional or food supplement.

When using MSM orally or in Skin care scar tissue is greatly improved. MSM helps prevent the cross linking of collagen the major cause of scarring. Visible scar tissue forms when cross linking occurs. Even old scars can be helped by applying MSM creams and gels.

When MSM is included in ingredient listings of creams and gels it does not mean the results will be equal to specialty MSM creams.

The base product is very important. Natural products using ingredients that work in synergy make far more impact on the skin. Facial skin needs to be well hydrated with moisture (water) and oil for skin to maintain the best possible condition. The amount of sulphur or MSM used has an influence on various skin issues whether they are anti-aging or skin conditions and problems.

MSM creams and gels work very well on all skin types. Your skin will look softer, younger and  more  glowing for far longer by using MSM sulfur face products.

MSM POWDER (oRGANIC sULFUR)  - A Miracle Nutrient?

More and more people are searching for new and better ways of assisting the body to act and look more youthful, and we are benefiting from this. One such nutrient that recently has gained research interest is a natural mineral known as MSM, or Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, a source of organic sulphur.

Supplies  of sulphur or sulfur, present in every cell of the body, decline as we age.  MSM provides a safe, easy way to supplement sulphur, the 4^th most abundant mineral in the body.

It is important to note that MSM (Organic Sulfur) has no relationship to sulphur antibiotics.  Sulphates, sulphites are also totally different.

MSM is not a drug or a medicine. It is a nutritional supplement with a toxicity level similar to water. Like Vitamin C, MSM is water soluble and does not build up it the body. The body excretes excess.

MSM is an anti inflammatory that has many side benefits. Dr Stanley Jacob’s research paper confirmed that MSM can be used for several conditions, including arthritis, acne, allergies, asthma, burns, constipation, digestion, irritable bowel syndrome, pain, joint inflammation, Rosacea and other skin conditions.

We have had excellent feedback from clients suffering all the above conditions and a few others as well. These include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, period pain, weakened hair and nails.

MSM softens skin  and there is solid scientific evidence to support this claim. Your body can use MSM to make new tissue and new cells. Healthy cells replicate healthy cells. Among its many nutritional uses, sulphur is used in the structure of cell walls – and if cell walls are functioning correctly, they are permeable, allowing nutrients to pass in and toxins to pass out. When using MSM as a nutritional supplement, people find their skin is much softer.

MSM is a very small molecule termed a featherweight. As such it passes through the skin easily when used in gels and creams. These skin care products, known as cosmeceuticals, have natural vitamin and mineral substances added to bring specific benefits that protect the skin from ageing, wrinkles and skin problems.

Taking MSM daily as a supplement softens the skin from the inside. Using MSM creams and gels softens from the outside. This is a win/win situation.

The amount of MSM  taken orally varies with your ailment and level of pain. An average dose is a level teaspoon of around 4 grams.  If  pain is severe it may be necessary to increase the dose considerably and divide the dose in 2, taken morning (best after breakfast) and afternoon. For general health,  2 g (1/4 teaspoon) is adequate.

As a general rule, don’t take MSM close to bedtime. It might keep you awake. MSM has the tendency to increase your energy levels.