8.Eczema treatment
Applying VapoRub on the affected area will get rid of the inflammation and itching caused by this skin condition.
9.Relieves ear pain
Put a cotton ball with VapoRub in the affected ear and you should feel immediate improvement. Another option is to warm a garlic clove then apply Vicks on it and insert the clove in the opening of the painful ear.
10.Athlete’s feet
In order to relieve the infection, put VapoRub on the affected areas a couple times a day.
11.Removes warts
Apply VapoRub on the warts twice a day and cover the area with a gauze or sock – this will remove the warts in only a couple of days! Continue with the treatment until the wart completely disappears.
12.Deters mosquitoes
Apply a bit of VapoRub on your clothing and skin and the mosquitoes will stay away.
13.Sinus headaches
Here’s something that will help you with sinus headaches: apply some VapoRub under your nose and breathe deeply – the menthol from the ointment will soothe your headaches.
14.Eases acne
Did you know that VapoRub can clean the acne from your skin? Just apply some of it on the affected area a couple of times a day and it will dry them out quickly.
15.Repels insects
Rub some of the ointment on your neck, inner knees, elbows and behind your ears to keep insects away.
16.No more bruises
Apply some VapoRub and salt on a fresh bruise and watch how it disappears!
17.Alleviates sore muscles
Massage your sore muscles with VapoRub, then cover the area with a warm towel. Lie down until the pain goes away and repeat the process three times a day for best results.
18.Moisturizes your skin
The amazing VapoRub can moisturize the dry skin on your body – just put some on the affected areas and you’ll soon see positive results.
19.Tennis elbow
If you want to get rid of the pain caused by tennis elbow, apply some VapoRub on the affected area and you will soon feel the pain go away due to the presence of camphor and menthol in the ointment.
20.Treats cracked heels
In order to keep your feet healthy and smooth, you need to apply some VapoRub on them and put on socks before you go to bed, then wash your feet with warm water in the morning. In addition, you can also exfoliate your feet with a pumice stone.
Vicks’ VapoRub can help you reduce your belly fat and get the figure you want – it won’t do wonders by itself, but a combination of VapoRub, a healthy diet and regular exercise can accelerate the fat burning process in areas such as the legs or abdomen.
VapoRub can help you reduce fat, cellulite and stretch marks. All you need to do is to make a cream of Vikcs, camphor, baking soda and some alcohol. Apply this powerful cream then wrap the area with plastic wrap while you’re at home or at work, and you will be able to reduce your fat in no time!
VapoRub contains levomenthol, a mint flavored compound which is dangerous if used alone. However, dissolved in Vicks, the compound is completely safe as it is mixed with eucalyptus oil.
Camphor is another hazardous ingredient on its own, but safe for use when added in commercial products.
Here’s how to prepare this fat-burning remedy:
Ingredients
- Vicks VapoRub
- Camphor
- Alcohol
- Baking soda
Preparation
Crush the camphor tablet and mix it with the other ingredients until you form a paste, which you should store in a plastic container. Apply the paste on the problematic areas before going to bed and massage in circular motion, then wrap the area with plastic wrap and leave it overnight. Use the method while resting at home or while you exercise.