8 Surprising Uses of Vicks Vaporub

One of the most used medications for congestion is Vicks VapoRub, which has been around for over 100 years. This cream is used on the chest, back, and throat to treat nasal congestion and coughs.

Here are other helpful ways to use Vicks VapoRub.

1. Treats Headaches

Vicks VapoRub can help lessen the pain from tension or sinus headaches. It can even help treat a migraine headache. This is because of the camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol found in Vicks VapoRub.

2. Relives Achy Muscles

Another great use for Vicks VapoRub is to soothe sore, overworked and achy muscles. This is because of the menthol in it, which helps blood flow properly and quickly soothes achy muscles.

3. Soothes Insect Bites

If you have chigger, ant, mosquito, or any other insect bites, Vicks VapoRub can help ease the itchiness and burning feeling.
The cooling menthol in Vicks soothes the itching feeling, and can lessen the risk of blisters and infections.

4. Combats Toenail Fungus

Vicks VapoRub can also help stop your feet from getting toenail fungus.

The thymol ingredient in Vicks helps stop the growth of fungus, possibly because of its antiseptic, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties.

5. Clear Acne

Vicks VapoRub is one of the easiest ways to clear acne problems. The menthol in it can ease pain and swelling. It can also help in clearing up acne in a few days.

6. Treats Cracked Heals

To keep your heels healthy, smooth, and free of cracks, Vicks VapoRub is a great help. Because of its menthol, camphor, and turpentine oil ingredients, this cream traps in moisture and heals cracked heels.

7. Treats Warts

Vicks is also great for treating warts, especially periungual warts. The menthol, thymol and eucalyptus oil in it helps kill the virus that causes warts. They also help shrink and dry out warts.

8. Diminishes Stretch Marks

Try using Vicks VapoRub to lighten ugly stretch marks. Because it has methanol and eucalyptus oil, Vicks can naturally help fade stretch marks. The cedar leaf oil, petrolatum, camphor, and turpentine oil help lessen skin dryness that make stretch marks stand out. Also, it has the anti-inflammatory parts of eucalyptus, which lightens stretch marks and other small scars.

0:00 Uses for Vicks VapoRub
0:41 Treats Headaches
1:04 Relives Achy Muscles
1:43 Soothes Insect Bites
2:19 Combats Toenail Fungus
3:19 Clear Acne
3:51 Treats Cracked Heals
4:47 Treats Warts
5:27 Diminishes Stretch Marks

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