Cold Sores and Ya Mon Healing Cream: An Honest Look at the Label

November 09, 2026

If you found this post, you probably noticed "Cold Sores" in the name of our Healing Cream. The full product title is "Healing Cream (Burns, Cold Sores, Eczema, Bug Bites, Scars)." We want to explain what that means, and what it does not, in plain language.

What our product page says

The description opens with this line: "Ya Mon's Healing Cream has sometimes been called a miracle cream for how well it works on burns, cold sores, eczema, bug bites, and scars."

That is how we describe it, and that is the claim we stand behind: people have sometimes called it a miracle cream for cold sores and the other uses in its name. We do not have clinical studies, and we will not invent numbers or promise a cure.

The page's broader description of what the cream is for: "Use it to reduce scars and stretch marks, relieve itching, reduce inflammation, and heal your skin."

What the page does not say

Our How to Use tab gives directions for scars, stretch marks and itching. It does not include separate cold-sore directions, so we are not going to make some up here. If you get cold sores, your doctor or pharmacist is the right person to ask about how to manage them, and whether a cream like ours fits alongside what they recommend.

What it is made of

The ingredient tab lists "a base of Onion Extract with a blend of natural oils, honey and carefully selected Essential Oils." The page explains, "One of the main ingredients is onion extract that we extract ourselves from whole white onions." It is listed as "100% All Natural," and the page calls the blend "very nourishing for the skin."

Because the cream contains essential oils, keep in mind our FAQ's general advice about bath crystals: "If you are sensitive to essential oils, start off lighter than the recommended amount."

Why we make it this way

In Our Story, our founder writes that he started Ya Mon Soaks hoping to work with his wife to create "all Natural Bath Products that we were already enjoying ourselves," with "no chemicals or harsh ingredients." Healing Cream is part of that same family of products.

Sizes and ordering

  • 1/8oz jar: $9.99
  • 1/4oz jar: $16.99
  • 1/2oz jar: $27.99

The page currently lists a production time of 1-3 days, and shipping is calculated at checkout. The smallest jar is easy to keep in a purse or pocket (a suggestion, not a product claim).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Healing Cream a cold sore treatment?

Our product page says it "has sometimes been called a miracle cream for how well it works on burns, cold sores, eczema, bug bites, and scars." We don't make medical treatment claims; ask your doctor or pharmacist about cold sores.

Are there cold-sore-specific directions?

No. The page's How to Use tab covers scars, stretch marks and itching only.

What's in it?

A base of onion extract (made from whole white onions) with natural oils, honey and carefully selected essential oils. 100% All Natural.

What sizes are there?

1/8oz ($9.99), 1/4oz ($16.99) and 1/2oz ($27.99).

This post describes Healing Cream the way Ya Mon Soaks presents it on the product page. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for care from a healthcare provider.