Vicks VapoRub is great for relieving cold, cough, congested nose, headaches, and throat stuffiness. In fact you can use Vicks VapoRub for many more things that affect your everyday life.
This remedy has been used for centuries for different purposes, but it is officially referred as one of the most extensively utilized non-prescription decongestants. We are going to present to you some non-traditional methods for use of this lotion.
Here are the 21 uses of this lotion:
- Repels mosquitoes
You should put Vaseline on your clothes and skin in order to keep mosquitoes away.
- Sinus headaches
If you are having headaches due to problems with sinuses you should use Vicks in order to relieve it. Put the lotion under your nose and take deep breaths. This way you will relax the headaches.
- Treats acne
You can use Vicks in order to clean your skin and treat acne. Put this lotion on the acne couple of times per day and this way you will manage to dry the acne.
- Repels insects
You should put Vicks on your inner knees, neck, behind the ears, and elbows. Also if you want to repel flies while you enjoy your picnic you should just open the Vicks bottle.
- Helps you get rid of bruises
You should mix a pinch of salt in Vicks VapoRub in order to relieve swelling. This method will help you relieve the fresh swellings very fast.
- Relieves sore muscles
You will need to rub your sore muscles with Vicks in order to relieve the sores. Once you apply it cover the area with warm and dry towel. Repeat this method 3 times per day and you will manage to relieve the sore muscles.
- Hydrate the skin
People that have dry skin should use Vicks in order to hydrate it. You should simply put it on the skin and it will improve the health of it.
- Tennis elbow
In order to get rid of the discomfort from tennis elbow you should use Vicks because the menthol and camphor can act as relieving agents. Keep using it until you feel the discomfort goes away.
- Treats cracked heels
Put some Vicks on the feet and heels and on top put your socks. Leave it overnight and in the morning wash your feet with warm water. Make sure that you do this method every night until you fully treat your heels
- Nail fungi
Put Vicks on your nails that are contaminated with fungi. Put your socks on top of it and leave it. Repeat this method until you treat the fungi completely.
- Relieves cough
You should put Vicks on your chests and throat in order to relieve the cough
- Avoid your Feline’s Scratching
In order to stop the feline’s scratching put Vicks on the walls, doors, and windows.
- Treats cuts and splinters
If you have splinters apply Vicks on it in order to avoid further complications
- Reek-free racehorses
You should apply Vicks under the nostrils of the racehorse on the race day in order to keep it concentrated.
- Stretch marks
Vicks can help you get rid of the stretch marks on the skin. You should apply some of it on the affected area, but make sure that you do so for two weeks.
- Prevent your pet from peeing
In order to prevent your pet from peeing at your home you should put open bottle of Vicks on that location
- Treats eczema
You can relieve the swelling and irritation caused by eczema by applying Vicks on the area
- Alleviate earache
Put Vicks on a cotton ball and place it in the aching ear. You will feel instant relief.
- Eliminate warts
Put Vicks on warts that are on your skin and cover it with sock or gauze. Leave it as long as you can and afterwards wash the area with water. Make sure that you use this method at least for 2 weeks.
- Recover feet
If you are professional athlete you should apply Vicks on daily basis in order to recover the feet.
- Fat burning
You can use this lotion for burning fat and build your preferred figure. You can burn fat even on areas of the body where it is hard to do so such as legs and abdominal areas.
In order to prepare the fat burning cream you will need:
- Vicks VaporRub
- Camphor
- Baking soda
- Alcohol
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients until you get a fine paste. Pour this mixture in a plastic or glass container and use the cream at night. Apply it with circular movements and afterwards cover the area with plastic wrap. Leave it for thirty minutes, but if you want you can leave it overnight. You can also use this cream while you work out for better results.