Vicks Vaporub is one of the most common household items. But do you know it has a host of other uses other than just being a cure for your stuffy nose? Here is a list of benefits of Vicks that you should know about before your tub expires:
A Cure for Acne: Vicks can smooth the skin and reduce inflammation if you have acne or eczema. It can also clear up your skin. This is because it contains camphor and anti-microbial eucalyptus extracts. However, use it sparingly.
Vanishes Stretch Marks: The anti-inflammatory properties of Vicks are known to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. They are also known to reduce the appearance of other scars as well.
Cure for you, Bruises: Due to high Menthol concentration, Vicks helps reduce minor bruises and gives a cooling sensation to help with the pain.
A quick solve your headaches:Well, if it can clear your congestion, it can clear your headache. The menthol in Vicks helps in being a quick fix to clear your head and help with cranial pain,
Say no to Muscle Soreness! After your intense workout at the gym, when your muscles feel tired and sore, just apply a bit of Vicks. The cooling sensation will help you.
A solution for joint aches: The Camphor in Vicks works amazingly on joint aches as it acts as an analgesic for our nerve endings. Just apply around the joints you are experiencing pain with.
A Feet Remedy: Vicks can cure many foot conditions, including Athlete’s foot. Vicks has the moisturizing properties of petroleum jelly plus has anti-microbial ingredients making it a perfect remedy for many feet infections.
Helps with your Itchy Skin: If you have a skin itch that is hard to go, use a little bit of Vicks on it. The anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties of menthol help soothe the irritation, may it be caused by bug bites to eczema.
Dry skin no more: From cracked heels to dry patches, Vicks can help with all. The petroleum jelly locks in the moisture to help with the dry patches and the menthol is the anti-bacterial which helps with the open wounds. Apply a thin layer and that’s it!