24 Surprising Vicks VapoRub Uses You’ve Never Heard Of

1. In treating headaches

Vicks VapoRub has basic ingredients like Camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol in it, which helps in treating headaches due to sinus or tension and even migraine.

2. In relieving achy muscles

The menthol in the Vicks helps in increasing blood circulation which provides relief to the achy muscles. So massage with it gently over the achy muscles and cover the area the area with a dry, warm towel.

3. Instant relief from Insect Bites

Menthol has a cooling action which soothes the itching sensation post an insect bite, reducing the risk of infection. So wash the affected area and apply a mixture of Vicks VapoRub and table salt (a little).

4. Fight Toenail or Fingernail Fungus

Thymol present in Vicks has antiseptic, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties which help in suppressing the growth of fungus. It is a proven effective aid in the treatment of onychomycosis.

5. Helps in clearing acne

The presence of menthol in it helps in quick relief from pain and sensation. So apply the gel on the affected area for about 30 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water. Here’s more of it in detail.

6. Healing cracked heels

The ingredients present in Vicks helps in retaining the moisture and healing the cracks. So before going to bed, clean your feet with lukewarm water and apply a considerable amount of vaporub on cracked heels and put on your socks and sleep.

7. As mosquito repellant

The essence of Vicks VapoRub keeps the mosquitoes away. So before you go to bed or somewhere out, apply Vicks over the exposed body areas. You can also keep the Vicks bottle open nearby you. Also, rubbing Vicks on the mosquito-bitten area helps in relieving the itching.

8. For treating warts

The Menthol, Thymol and eucalyptus content in Vicks helps in killing the virus that causes warts. So clean the affected area and apply some amount of Gel on it and leave it overnight. Do it regularly!

9. Helps in keeping your pets away

To prevent your pets entering certain areas of your house or garden, apply a small amount of Vicks VapoRub to those particular areas. As pets do not like the odor of Vicks, they will avoid it.

10. To treat stretch marks

The application of Vicks VapoRub reduces the dryness of skin and erase the stretch marks due to the combination of cedar leaf oil, petrolatum, camphor and turpentine oil. Also, the eucalyptus oil it contains has anti-inflammatory properties.

11. Treating congestion of your chest

It provides instant relief from a cough and decongests your chest and throat area. It is, of course, one of common Vicks vaporub uses, which its makers also claims.

12. Healing minor cuts

According to Daily Mail, Vicks helps to break down the blood in a bruise when you use it mixed with salt on the skin. It can also be useful as an antiseptic for a cut or splinter. Simply, put some onto your cut and splinter, and it will help to relieve both.

13. On Racehorses

Professional racers rub Vicks VapoRub below the nostrils (not in the tender nose area) of racehorses on the race day. It restrains the horses from the attractive attar of the mare, keeping them focused on the race.

14. As an acting prop

If you need to shed tears for a photo shoot or a drama play, pat some Vicks VapoRub under your eyes, and you’ll be able to act naturally.

15. Heal Bruises

Mix a considerable amount of Vicks VapoRub and a pinch of table salt and apply it on a fresh bruise. It will heal the bruise quickly.

16. As a skin moisturizer

The presence of eucalyptus oil and petrolatum in it helps in maintaining the moisture content of your skin and remove dryness.

17. In treating Eczema

If your skin is affected by eczema, start to apply some Vicks VapoRub frequently and regularly for a few days. You’ll be able to get rid of it.

18. In healing athlete’s feet/ tinea pedis

Due to physical stress, if your feet become scaly and causing itching and burning. Applying Vicks to the affected area will help you get relief.

19. In relieving Ear pain

For instant relief, apply some Vicks on a cotton ball and put it in aching ear. Its menthol action will help you feel better. It really works!

20. Treating tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis

The Menthol and Camphor content present in Vicks helps in treating the pain due to tennis elbow. Apply a consider amount of it and massage for some time.

21. To get rid of belly fat

Applying a mixture of Vicks VapoRub, Camphor, baking soda and a bit of alcohol will stimulate fat burning in the desired area, such as legs or abdomen.

22. Remove wrinkles

Applying Vicks on wrinkles will help you get a wrinkle-free skin. The reason behind this is that the oils present in Vicks vaporub moisturizes the skin and remove dryness.

23. Soothe skin burns

For minor burns, wash the affected area with cold water and then apply some amount of Vicks VapoRub. It has a similar cooling effect like toothpaste due to the menthol present in it.

24 For softer and smoother lips

Vicks VapoRub contains petroleum base which makes the lips naturally glowing and soft.