Top 15 surprising Vicks Vaporub uses you must know!
Number One - Treat Cold Sores
Cold sores and fever blisters are often
associated with the virus known as the
herpes simplex virus.
About eighty to ninety percent of the population has
this virus and it resides in a dormant state
within the bodies nerve cells.
Illnesses and stress trigger the virus
to multiply and spread. First a
significant tingling sensation appears
around the mouth, followed by a cluster
of sores and blisters. Vicks contains
camphor and eucalyptus plant extracts
which act as antiseptics. Apply a little
onto the area as soon as you feel a cold sore coming on.
Number Two - Relieve Eczema
Eczema is a common, chronic skin condition.
It can affect different body parts like
the face, neck, upper chest, and limbs. Dry
skin, redness, flaking, and constant
itching are some of the common symptoms.
Prescription medications available to
treat eczema are harsh and they can
actually aggravate symptoms. The active
ingredients in Vicks help soothe the
skin and reduce inflammation and
itchiness. Apply some VapoRub on the
affected area for instant relief.
Number Three - Remove Warts
Warts are skin growths caused by a common virus called
HPV. The virus causes the top layer of skin
to grow at a rapid pace forming a wart.
As an effective home remedy, apply some
Vicks on your wart and cover the area with
gauze. Do this twice a day for a period
of about two weeks or until the wart is
completely gone.
Number Four - Reduce Acne
Breakouts can be widespread and serious.
It might be a good idea to get the
advice of a dermatologist before trying
this remedy, but for those of us with a
pimple here and there, it's worth a shot!
VapoRub is said to help reduce swelling and
redness. Apply some Vicks on your pimples
several times a day.
It will clear your skin by drying and
soothing the affected area, and your
pimples will disappear within a couple
of days or maybe even overnight.
Number Five - Relieve Headaches and Migraines
One of the most common uses for Vicks is to
relieve headaches and migraines.
This is one of the main purposes for
this product and something the brand
actually promotes. Massage the cream into
your temples whenever you feel a
headache or migraine creeping up. The
menthol scent will release pressure in
the head and relieve the pain.
Number Six - Treat Dry and Cracked Heels
Dry, cracked heels are embarrassing. Vicks
VapoRub contains essential oils in a
base of petroleum jelly which helps heal
the skin. Apply some of this ointment
on your heels and feet before going to
bed and put on a pair of cotton socks.
The next morning, rinse your feet with
warm water and use a pumice stone to
exfoliate the softened skin. Do this
every night before bed time to keep your
feet smooth and healthy.
Number Seven - Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Vicks has anti-inflammatory properties. The essential
oils found in Vicks VapoRub make the
skin feel softer, making the stretch
marks less noticeable. Women have
reported that within a week of using
VapoRub, their stretch marks were 60 to
100 percent gone. number 8 relieve muscle
Number Eight - Relieve Muscle and Arthritis Pain
As a topical painkiller, the use of Vicks VapoRub for
sore muscles and joints is common. For
minor aches and pains, apply Vicks Vaporub
to the affected area three to four
times daily. It will soothe sore muscles
and reduce joint pain caused by arthritis.
Number Nine - Repel Mosquitoes
Getting bitten by mosquitoes and putting
up with the itchy welts is no fun.
Commercial insect repellents promise to
make you less appealing to these pesky
bugs, but if you don't have any of those
on hand, just apply small dabs of Vicks
onto your skin and clothes. Smell of menthol
will repel the mosquitoes. You can
even apply Vicks over an insect bite and
cover it with a bandage to avoid itching and scratching.
Number Ten - Relieve Earaches
An earring can be a symptom of
an infection, but it can also be caused
by the mundane cold. This pain can make
simple daily activities difficult. For
earaches, rub Vicks around the outside of
your ear. You can even put a little
VapoRub on a cotton ball and place it in
your ear overnight or until the pain subsides.
Number Eleven - Treat Toenail Fungus
This simple remedy helps to get rid of
unsightly fungus and leave you with
healthy nails again.
One of Vicks ingredients, Thymol is effective at
inhibiting the growth of fungus. Its
antiseptic, antimicrobial, and
antibacterial properties help to grow
out the fungus, Rub a little Vicks on
your nail bed and toenail daily, until
the fungus completely grows out with your nail.
Number Twelve - Heal Bruises
We all have experienced bruises at some
point during our lifetime.
They are unsightly and annoying. Another
little known usage of Vicks is its
ability to help get rid of those bruises
fast. The ingredients in Vicks aid the
healing process. Apply VapoRub to the
injured area to help get rid of the
discoloration by breaking down the blood clot.
Number Thirteen - Reduce Belly Fat
Vicks can help reduce cellulite and localized
fat in problematic areas, particularly
around the stomach. Combine VapoRub
with baking soda, camphor, and a small
amount of alcohol. Rub the mixture on the
desired area and use a plastic wrap to
cover it. Let it sit for 30 minutes or
leave it overnight, then wash it off with
warm water.
This process will help stimulate local
fat burning over time and make the skin tissue firmer.
Number Fourteen - Fix a Squeaky Door
Having a squeaky door hinge can be a
real annoyance, especially during the
night.
Did you know that VapoRub can help with
this issue? Vicks contains petroleum jelly
which acts as a lubricant putting a stop
to the squeaking. Rubbing a little Vicks
on the door hinge will do the trick.
Number Fifteen - Train Your Cat
Are you annoyed by your cat scratching your walls,
windows and doors? Rub some Vicks on
these surfaces and your cat will never
think of doing this again!
Cats don't like the strong smell of this
product and they will do anything to
stay away from it. To prevent your cat
from wetting the rug or any area of the
house, place an open jar of Vicks VapoRub
near that spot.
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