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Vicks VapoRub has been a classic that has been around for more than a century and is a staple in many households. What began as a home remedy for fighting the common cold, flu, and other common ailments began to emerge during the early 1900s.
Made with a mixture of menthol, camphor, and other ingredients like thyme, eucalyptus, and nutmeg oils, the ointment cools and soothes at the same time. Individually, these items have specific uses including pain relief, reducing itching, fighting fungus, increasing circulation, and fighting acne.
Fast forward to today, as loyal users of the popular scrub tout everything from coughs to stretch marks. Leave it to the good old-fashioned to find ways to reuse the base product. No wonder that with all the built-in properties of Vicks VapoRub we use it for more than a decongestant.
Probably one of the most popular over-the-counter treatments in the world is sitting in one of your lockers right now. Let’s take a look at the list below at some of the smart ways that people use Vicks in their daily lives.
1. A blackhead mutt
Got a whopping oil that everyone swears is staring at? Try placing a small dot of scrubbing on the pimple to dry it out and make it disappear.
2. Headache
If you suffer from a sinus headache, inhaling the fumes can help open your clogged passages. All you have to do is rub a little Vicks under your nose. Another method for a non-sinus headache is to rub a small amount on your temples. It is believed to relieve the stress you can feel from a headache.
3. Nail fungi
Here again, many of the compounds in Vicks ointment are anti-fungal and can work against atypical fungus growth in your nails. Use a cotton swab to apply it to your toes or nails and let it work. Wearing socks to bed helps protect your feet because Vicks does the job.
4. Stretch marks / cellulite
I know you’re thinking: “Really? Stretch marks?” While you can search entire processes for the best way to scrub cellulite and stretch marks in a subspace, just try using it as a conditioner or lotion and rub it into the affected areas.
5. Relief from itching and stinging
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