6 Brilliant Uses of VapoRub! Here’s The Surprising Effect

Parents use Vaporub as a treatment when their children are sick especially if they have common coughs and cold. It is widely used all around the world to relieve such symptoms and common ailments. Vaporub can do much more than just simply relieving a cough. Did you know that it can also treat different kinds of health-related issues?

Here are 5 Brilliant uses and the surprising effect of using Vicks Vaporub: 

1. Relieves Earache

Earache is a result of an ear infection or a common cold, especially in children. Did you know that it can relieve an earache? Simply put Vaporub in a cotton ball and stick it to your ear. Leave it overnight. It will help soothe the pain. 

2. Helps humidify your sleep

 VapoRub can be used as humidifiers and vaporizers. If you have a difficulty in breathing when sleeping, simply open a tub of Vaporub near your bed to help humidify the air in your room. The VapoRub will circulate through the air and keep you breathing easy all night long.

3. Insect Repellant

 Vicks VapoRub helps ward off mosquitoes and bed bugs. It is an insect repellant and ointment if you get bitten by bed bugs. Simply apply a dab of VapoRub to the area and cover it with a band-aid to relieve itching. 

4. Eliminates Acne

 VapoRub has been said to effectively fight all types of acne, including painful and cystic acne. Just apply it on an acne before going to bed and it will help diminish the unwanted acne. 

5. Decongest your chest

The most common and popular use of Vaporub is to decongest your chest and throat area. Vaporub provides excellent relief for a cough and congestion problems, especially in children. Apply a small amount of VapoRub near the nostrils if a nose is congested. 

6. Relieves muscle and back pain

One of the main ingredients in Vaporub is the menthol. It helps relax stressed muscles and soothe the pain. Massage a small amount of VapoRub into the affected area until the pain is gone.

Notes to consider: Just like any other product used on skin, VapoRub must be skin tested first before regularly using it to check if there is an allergic reaction. Add a small amount of VapoRub at the back of your hand and check any redness or burning sensation.