Vicks VapoRub is being used for hundreds of years and it is one of the most common decongestants which can be taken over-the-counter. In recent times, people use this in a number of ways and it is considerably more than a treatment for congested chest.
Here are 21 incredible usages of Vicks that your probably didn’t know.
Daunts Mosquitos
Apply some Vicks on your skin or clothing and keep the mosquitos away.
Sinus Headaches
In case you are afflicted with sinus headaches, apply some Vicks underneath your nose and deeply inhale. Vicks has a menthol which prevents headaches.
Ease Acne
As impossible as it may seem, Vicks can help you have clean skin. All you need to do is rub it on your acne couple of times a day.
Repels Insects
Apply some Vicks on your inner knees, neck, behind the ears and your elbows. Additionally, open a Vicks bottle while you are on a picnic and keep the flies away.
Eliminates Bruises
A combination of Vicks VapoRub and a pinch of salt on a bruise which is fresh will eliminate it very quickly.
Soothes Sore Muscle
Massage your muscles with Vicks and then cover the area with a dry and warm towel. Lift the aching limb or lie down till the pain lessens. Do this three times on a daily basis.
Moisturizes The Skin
Vicks VapoRub will make your skin moist.
Tennis Elbow
Applying Vicks can help you eliminate pain.
Treats Dry Heels
Rub some Vicks on your heels and feet and wear some socks. Wash your feet with warm water in the morning. Utilize pumice stone to exfoliate the skin. Do this every night and keep the feet smooth and healthy.
Toenail or Fingernail Fungus
Rub some Vicks on your fingernail or toenail two times every day. Next, put on some socks. Be sure to trim your nails till the part which is infected is completely removed.
Soothes Cough and Congestion Symptoms
Rub some Vicks on your chest and throat to soothe these symptoms.
Eliminates Cat’s Scratching
Apply some Vicks to your doors, walls and windows in order to stop cat’s scratching.
Fast Healing of Splinters and Cuts
Run some Vicks on your cuts or splinters and speed up the healing process and prevent infection.
Smell-free Racehorses
Vicks is rubbed under the racehorses’ nostrils on the day of the race. This keeps horses away from the stench of the female pony.
Stretch Marks
Rub some Vicks on the area which is affected and you will soon notice positive results.
Stops the Peeing of Your Pet
Put a bottle of Vicks in your house, make sure it is open, and your pet will no longer be wetting everywhere inside the house.
Eliminates Eczema
Vicks can soothe the itchiness and inflammation caused by eczema.
Soothes Serious Ear Pain
Put some Vicks on a cotton pad and put it inside the ear which aches.
Athlete’s Foot
Rub Vicks two times every day and heal athlete’s foot.
Remove Warts
Rub some Vicks two times on a daily basis and cover it with a sock or a gauze. You are going to notice improvements a couple of days later. Repeat this for approximately two weeks and the warts will disappear.
Cream for Fat Burning
Vicks VapoRub can aid you to eliminate fat and have the figure you desire. Nevertheless, it does not do wonders but it can promote fat burning in the abdomen or legs, which are the troublesome areas.
In order to make your skin tissue firmer, eliminate cellulite and fat accumulation, you need to make a cream.
Ingredients:
- Alcohol
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Camphor
- Vicks VapoRub
Preparation:
Crush the camphor well and mix it with all other ingredients till you get a paste. Put it in a glass or plastic container. Apply this cream every evening and massage by doing circular movements. Next, wrap the problematic area with some plastic wrap and leave it to work for half an hour or overnight.
