Did you know that Vicks® VapoRub™ can do more than help soothe your cough and cold symptoms? It’s true. From getting rid of nail fungus to eliminating headaches to plumping your lips – here are the 10 best hacks for Vicks VapoRub™
10 Brilliant Hacks for Vicks Vaporub™
1. Slay Nail Fungus and Warts
Apply a thin layer of Vicks® VapoRub™ to the tops of any toe or fingernails affected by fungus and cover with a Band-Aid. Use the same treatment for any warts. Keep applying two times daily (morning and night) until the fungus and/or warts have disappeared. For nail fungus, continue to apply for two more weeks until the nailbed is bacteria free.
2. Heal Paper Cuts and Splinters
Spread a thin layer on top of paper cuts and splinters to prevent infection and speed up healing.
3. Eliminate Headaches
Rub a small amount of Vicks® VapoRub™ on your temples, forehead and under your nose to soothe a pesky headache.
4. Relieve Bug Bites
Vicks® VapoRub™ can help relieve bug bites and even prevent mosquito bites if used preventatively.
5. Avoid Bruising
Mix Vicks® VapoRub™ with a pinch of salt and apply to any bruises that are under the skin to help prevent the purple-bluish color from forming.
6. Plump Your Lips
The menthol in Vicks® VapoRub™ helps naturally plump your lips, and the petroleum jelly keeps them soft and supple.
7. Prevent Acne
Apply a small amount to a pimple to dry it out and speed up the healing process.
8. Soothe Aching Muscles
Apply liberally wherever your muscles are sore. Also works well for tennis elbow.
9. Fade Stretch Marks
Slather on Vicks® VapoRub™ to your stretch marks daily and watch the marks fade within a few weeks.
10. Burn Fat
Much like fading stretch marks, you can also use Vicks® VapoRub™ to reduce cellulite by combining it with alcohol and baking soda to make a paste, then cover with saran wrap.
How have you used a Vicks® VapoRub™ hack to better your life? Tweet me @lorenridinger.
*Editor’s note: Be sure to use caution when trying out these hacks. Make sure to test Vicks® VapoRub™ on a small patch of skin before fully committing to trying one of these hacks as sensitive skin types can react to this product.
