Major U.S. Company Offers Propolis Cold Sore Treatment

U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson, one of the world's largest manufacturers of health care products, now offers a cold sore treatment containing propolis. The company’s AVEENO skin care line is currently advertising “Advanced Relief Cold Sore Treatment” nationwide in television commercials. The product’s propolis content is highlighted in the spots.

AVEENO promotion materials state:

“This exclusive treatment is clinically proven to help treat cold sore symptoms fast. With a unique ACTIVE NATURALS™ formula containing natural propolis, it begins working on contact to improve the condition of cold sores an average of 3.5 days faster.”