Open cold sores will continue to ooze as part of the healing phase, which can make makeup crack or peel. In addition, covering it with makeup may worsen the cold sore, lengthening your healing time. It can take up to a week to get to the scabbing stage, though applying cold sore medicine may speed it along. Wrap the ice in a paper towel and hold it onto the cold sore. Leave it on for 20 minutes at a time and then take it off for 20 minutes. You can use this method off and on as long as you want. Don't use a washcloth or towel, as that will introduce more bacteria. However, holding ice against your face without something between it and your skin is a bad idea, as it could give you frostbite. You can find cold sore creams at most drug stores. Put a small dab of the cream on a cotton swab and gently rub it onto the sore. Let it dry before trying to apply makeup over it. You don't need much of the cold sore cream. A tiny drop will do. These patches are invisible, but they provide a protective seal over the cold sore, making it easier to apply makeup even in early stages. Depending on the brand, it may have medicine in it, or you may be able to apply cream underneath it so read the instructions. You can find these at drug stores. Scratching it will only irritate it, making its appearance worse. Plus, touching it can introduce more germs, which can inflame it. Keep your hands off your cold sores. You can also pass them to other parts of your body or other people, as cold sores are contagious.
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One-sentence summary -- Wait until the cold sore scabs over before you apply makeup. Apply ice to the cold sore to help the swelling go down. Add a layer of an invisible cold sore treatment. Try a cold sore patch in addition to treatment. Avoid scratching or touching the cold sore.

This is a fast process; it can be an easy part of your morning routine. Moisturizing is often thought of as a part of female skin care, but men will benefit from moisturizing as well. This will prevent your facial skin from drying out, and moisturized skin is a valuable part of a youthful appearance. Moisturizers will need to be applied daily to remain effective over time. Like moisturizing, exfoliation is a quick process that will keep your face looking young, and maintain the health of your skin. Many grainy scrubs can be purchased in drug stores or grocery stores; these inexpensive exfoliating products will clean your face, boost collagen production (which keeps your skin taut) and help remove dead skin cells. This will immediately help your skin look fresher and younger. Just rub an ice cube around your eyes, mouth, nose, and over your cheeksor if you have time, fill your sink with ice water and let your face soak in it. The ice will constrict the blood veins in your face and help your skin appear less puffy in general. Cooling your face will also: Tighten your facial skin, helping it look better rested and younger. Decrease the visibility of facial wrinkles. Cleanse your pores and help prevent acne. Milk is filled with healthy proteins and amino acids; it will keep your skin looking young and softit has the added benefit of reducing the appearance of red or blotchy skin.
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Moisturize your skin. Exfoliate your skin. Rub an ice cube on your face or dunk your face in ice waterseriously. Soothe your skin by soaking a washcloth in cold milk and laying it over your face for 10 minutes.