Put Some Vicks VapoRub On A Garlic Clove. The Reason? You’ll Regret Not Knowing This Earlier!

Written by Jyotsana Rao, BE  • 

Vicks VapoRub has been around since a century and is well known as one of the most efficient decongestants used for treating cold, congested nose and chest, and even headaches.

But the benefits of Vicks do not stop here. There are several ways in which you can use Vicks VapoRub to get rid of various problems. Here is a list of the amazing uses of this extraordinary ointment.

1. Keeps Insects Away

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If you are on an outing or a picnic and do not want mosquitos to bite you, then rub Vicks VapoRub on the exposed areas of your body, such as the neck, knees, and elbows. An eco-friendly way to keep the mosquitos away!

2. Get Rid Of Acne

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This might sound strange to you, but Vicks VapoRub can help you get rid of acne and make your skin clear. Just apply it on the acne 4-5 times a day. Doing this dries out the acne and helps in soothing the affected area.

3. Cures Terrible Ear Pain

If you experience a terrible pain in your ear, try this. Warm a garlic clove in a microwave or a pan for a few seconds, and apply a small amount of Vicks VapoRub over one of the ends of the clove. Place this garlic clove in your ears with the Vicks portion inside. Keep it for some time and you’ll notice immediate relief.

If you do not have a garlic clove at home, you can also dab some Vicks on a cotton ball and put it in your ear.

4. Treat Sinus Headaches

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Applying Vicks under your nose and taking deep breaths for some time will help in treating sinus headaches. The menthol present in Vicks does the trick here!

5. For Treating Cracked Heels

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Apply Vicks VapoRub on your cracked heels and wear socks overnight. Wash your feet the next morning with lukewarm water. Doing this every night will keep your feet soft and smooth.

6. Get Rid Of Splinters

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Applying Vicks will help in the faster healing of cuts or splinters and reduce the chances of infection.

7. Treat Athlete’s Foot

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Applying Vicks twice a day will heal athlete’s foot faster.

8. Moisturize Your Skin

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If you have really dry skin and your moisturizer is not giving you effective results, apply Vicks VapoRub to your skin at night. You’ll see positive results in the morning.

9. Alleviate Sore Muscles

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Massage the sore muscles with Vicks VapoRub and the cover the area with a warm and dry towel. The menthol present in Vicks and the warmth of the towel will help in reducing the pain.

10. Protect The Walls From Scratches

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If you have pets and they keep scratching all over the walls, doors, or windows, rub some Vicks around the areas where they usually scratch. They will automatically stop scratching due to the smell.

 11. Remove Warts

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Applying Vicks over warts twice a day can help in removing them.

A bottle of Vicks VapoRub can do wonders for your skin. Whenever you face the above-mentioned problems, be ready with Vicks VapoRub. And yes, do not forget to share this information with your family and friends!

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