Vicks VapoRub: The multipurpose remedy you need

Vicks VapoRub is a topical cough suppressant designed to clear the sinuses and alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This remedy has been available for people to buy for a lot of years and it’s safe to say that it stood the test of time.

But why is this blue goo people’s top choice? For one, because it’s super efficient for the main purpose it serves, and second, because of its versatile usage for treating plenty of other things.

Vicks VapoRub is an incredible all-in-one remedy with plenty of benefits and every household needs to have it.

Say Goodbye to Insects

This product is an excellent insect repellent so if you run out of one feel free to use Vicks VapoRub instead. Its distinctive and powerful scent will keep all the bugs and mosquitoes away, offering enjoyable time outdoors without worrying that you will get bitten. You can also swab a bit on your arms, legs, neck, and other exposed body areas.

Soothe Your Headaches

If you experience headaches, instead of reaching for over-the-counter painkillers use Vicks VapoRub by simply rubbing some on your forehead. This product, thanks to the menthol, which is among the main ingredients of Vicks VapoRub, will provide quick relief.

Pamper Your Feet

Among the rest, Vicks VapoRub helps with various foot conditions, including a professional athlete’s foot. 

Simply apply a decent amount of it on your feet, massage them, and then put on some cozy socks. The antimicrobial ingredients of Vicks, in addition to oil jelly, helps secure wetness while killing microorganisms. In the morning, just rinse your feet and give them a little scrub and you will immediately feel the benefits. Your feet will be soft and smooth.

Keep Your Pets at Bay

Just like with insects, the pungent odor of Vicks repels cats and dogs, so in case you have troubles with your pet marking indoors apply a bit of the cream to the typical spots your pets tend to mark and they will stop doing it. This will help you preserve an odor-free environment.

Minimize Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are something many people, especially women, have troubles with. These marks appear when a person gains or loses too much weight withing a short period of time. Sadly, having them on the body can lead to feeling insecure about your appearance. Applying Vicks on the affected areas regularly by gently massaging can lessen their appearance over time.

Combat Toenail Fungus

According to the Journal of The American Board of Family Medicine, JABFM, treating toenail fungus with mentholated ointments does wonders. Applying a thin layer of Vicks directly on the affected nail. Further, the study reveals that there is an 83% success rate when using Vicks to treat the fungus.

Accelerate Bruise Healing

The mentol in Vicks aids to minimize the discomfort associated with the bruise by giving a cooling sensation. The lotion also reduces the swelling and helps the bruises fade away faster.

Relieve Earache Pain

In case you experience earache, you can ease the pain by applying Vicks inside your ear using cotton swab and keep it that way for a couple of hours. This, however, will relieve the discomfort but will not help permanently in case the pain is caused by an infection.

Relieve Muscular Discomfort

After an intensive workout, apply Vicks on the sore areas. It also helps with general muscular discomfort. Thanks to its all-natural components, Vicks VapoRub helps relax stressed muscles.

Trim Belly Fat

If you are trying to lose belly fat, Vicks can help you in the process. Before workout, apply a paste of half a jar of Vicks, a tablespoon of crushed camphor, one tablespoon of alcohol, one tablespoon of baking soda on your belly and wrap it in plastic. Do this three to four times a week and watch your belly slim down.

Besides the various benefits it offers, before applying Vicks VapoRub on your skin do a patch test area on a small area on your skin.

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