Surprising Benefits and Uses of Vicks Vaporub
Vicks VapoRub is one of the most underrated and versatile
cure-alls that you probably have in your medicine cabinet and never knew. And
no, we’re not just talking about VapoRub’s ability to help you clear up
congestion or get rid of a headache. Everybody knows Vicks VapoRub can do that!
To get rid of headache, cold, cough, congested
nose, chest and throat stuffiness, most of us rely on Vicks VapoRub. But, do
you know that this versatile product can do much more than this? If not, read
the article! You will be definitely surprised to know the amazing uses of Vicks
VapoRub, which you didn’t know yet.
Vicks Vapor Rub Uses
So what are the other uses for vicks vapor rub?
Well, in this article you’ll discover twenty problems you never knew Vicks
VapoRub could help you with.
1. Defer Mosquitoes
Apply a small amount of Vaseline on your clothing
and skin. It will keep the mosquitoes away from you.
2. Sinus Headaches
Vicks VapoRub is a good home remedy for treating
sinus headaches. Apply Vicks under your nose. Breathe deeply. The menthol
present in it will calm the headache.
3. Clears Acne
It might sound a little crazy, but Vicks VapoRub
helps in clearing your skin. Apply it on acne several times a day. This will
soothe and dry out acne.
4. Instant Tears
Need to shed tears on cue for a photo shoot or
stage performance? Just pat small quantity of Vicks VapoRub under your eyes.
Note- Don’t apply it into your eyes or on your
eyelids.
5. Natural Insect Repellant
Rub Vicks VapoRub on your neck, inner knees,
elbows, and behind your ears. It will keep insects away from you. To ward off
flies, open the bottle of Vicks on the picnic table. Isn’t it the best eco-friendly
trick to apply with insects?
6. Relief from Bruising
Mix a pinch of salt in Vicks VapoRub. Apply it on a
fresh bruise. It will break up the bruise quickly.
7. Mitigate Sore Muscles
Gently rub Vicks VapoRub on sore muscles. Then,
cover the affected area with a warm and dry towel. Lie down or slightly lift
the paining limb, till soreness reduces. Practice it thrice a day.
8. Skin Moisturizer
Vicks VapoRub is an excellent moisturizer for dry
skin. Rub it on your dry skin and feel the magic!
9. Tennis Elbow
Are you suffering from tennis elbow? Rub Vicks
VapoRub and get rid of the pain. Menthol and camphor, present in it, will heal
the aching elbow. Re-apply till the elbow stops aching.
10. Heals Cracked Heels
Spread a thick layer of Vicks VapoRub on your heels
and feet. Then don the cotton socks. Wash your feet in the morning, with warm
water. Use pumice stone to exfoliate the softened skin. Employ it every night,
for maintaining the healthy and smooth heels.
11. Fingernail or Toenail Fungus
Rub Vicks VapoRub on the infected toenail or
fingernail, two times a day. Cover your feet with cotton socks, at bedtime.
Frequently trim the nails, till infected part is entirely removed.
12. Chest Decongestant
Apply Vicks VapoRub on your throat and chest, to
get relief from congestion symptoms and cough.
13. Prevents Your Cat from Scratching
To prevent your mischievous Miss Kitty from
tarnishing windows, walls and doors, rub a small quantity of Vicks VapoRub to
these areas.
14. Heals Splinters or Cuts
For speeding up the healing time and preventing
infection, apply Vicks on any splinter or cut.
15. Reek-free Racehorses
On the race day, professional racers rub Vicks
VapoRub below the nostrils of racehorses. It deters the horses from the
fascinating stench of the female pony, thereby keeping them focused on the
race.
16. Fades Stretch Marks
Apply Vicks VapoRub on the stretch marks. You will
notice the result within two weeks of regular application.
17. Deter Pet Pee-Pee
If you want to prevent your pet from wetting the
rug or any area of the house, put an open bottle of Vicks VapoRub in those
areas.
18. Treats Eczema
Apply Vicks VapoRub on the eczema affected skin. It
will lessen the inflammation and itchiness.
19. Ear Pain Reliever
Apply Vicks VapoRub on a cotton ball. Put it in
aching ear. It will provide you instant relief.
20. Athletes Feet
To heal athlete’s feet, apply Vicks VapoRub two
times a day.
21. Furniture Savior
If you own a cat and they like to scratch on
things, some VapoRub will work wonders here because your cat won’t
like the smell. Whether it’s a wall or a door, you can increase their life by
deterring your feline friend.
22. Aromatherapy Solution
If you want to transmit a beautiful scent into the
air, make sure you have some Vicks added to your air freshener and it’ll soon
circulate around the whole room. If you’re ill or experiencing chest
congestion, this is a great way to turn the environment in your favor.
23. Earache Soothing
Along with a headache, an earache is another pain
we could do without. Assuming your earache is caused by a common cold, you can
ease pain with a Vicks VapoRub cotton ball. As you rub the cotton ball around
in your ear a little, the Vicks should start easing the pain.
24. Squeak Removal
Do you have a door that always squeaks when opening
or closing? If so, Vicks VapoRub often works as an emergency replacement for
oil.
25. Wart Removal
After applying some Vicks VapoRub to the affected
area, cover with a bandage or band aid and then place your sock over the top.
If you can apply it once or twice a day for the next two weeks, the wart should
disappear.
26. Lip Plumper
Nowadays, many people apply VapoRub to the lips
because it has so many benefits. With the menthol, it should make them feel
softer while also making them look thicker. Of course, the petroleum jelly will
keep them moisturized; this being said, it isn't a solution for dry lips because
this can cause irritation.
27. Covering Smells
On a day-to-day basis, there are many unpleasant
smells that can occur from a baby’s diaper to removing the trash. While holding
our breath works in the short-term, it doesn’t help with removing the smell in
the long-term. With a combination of the Vicks air freshener we discussed
previously and a little applied under the nose, you’ll be immune to all those
nasty scents.
28. Aching Muscles
After working out, it isn't long before the trained
muscles start to ache (the next day is always difficult after ‘leg day’!). To
remove the aching somewhat, a layer of Vicks applied with a warm towel will
relieve pain and improve recovery; this is something many sportspeople do after
an event.
29. Infection Prevention
As we saw earlier, Vicks is useful when treating
splinters and cuts but it applies to most wounds where infection is a likely
problem.
30. Shower Bomb
Just recently, there has been several commercials
for the so-called ‘shower disks’ containing Vicks VapoRub and this is something
else people seem to love. After placing the disk in the shower, the vapors
should aid any sniffling or cold you’ve been experiencing; the steam combines
with the Vicks to help your sinuses.
Final Note:
There we have it, the uses, benefits, and secrets
of Vicks VapoRub! Before we let you get back to your day, we should first state
that Vicks contains levomenthol which is a mint-like substance. If you read
that Vicks VapoRub shouldn't be used because of this ingredient, we urge you to
ignore it because this ingredient can only cause rashes and other issues when
used alone. Since Vicks has eucalyptus oil, this negates the power of the levomenthol
and makes it safe to use.
We bet your medicine cabinet will never be free from Vicks VapoRub now!
We bet your medicine cabinet will never be free from Vicks VapoRub now!
