Mineral oil and tetraVIV
Mineral Oil, (not to be confused with mineral spirits) is a clear odorless compound. It is widely used in products ranging from cosmetics to reproductive health for over 100 years. The medical grade light mineral oil used in tetraVIV has been shown to be an excellent emollient and skin protectant. An emollient is a substance that softens and moisturizes the skin and can decrease itching. Thus, light mineral oil is a significant factor in wound healing.
Furthermore, it produces an occlusive layer, preventing moisture loss. This keeps skin hydrated and protects it against irrititants. This is important because the upper layers of our skin cells are surrounded by a lipid matrix that acts as a barrier to water loss. But changes in weather, frequent washing, or cold sore outbreaks can cause disruptions in the skin’s natural barrier.
The light mineral oil plays another role in the cold sore healing process. With the patented medication of tetraVIV as a base, it is used to raise the pH in areas its applied. In addition, tetraVIV’s light mineral oil base has unique properties that act as a vehicle. It facilitates tetraVIV’s other active ingredient, tetracaine, to penetrate the skin. Thus, it provide the strongest OTC topical anesthetic to the site of cold sore or fever blister while providing fast long-lasting pain relief.
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