Blog By Helma  |  06-04-18

Training Pets.

Vets say dogs and cats hate the smell of the ointment, so the smell of Vicks will remind them that what they did was wrong. So, if you want to train your pet then leave some VapoRub in places that they relieve themselves most often. Vicks will also prevent your cat from scratching up all your beautiful furniture. Leave the ointment on any piece of furniture that they like to scratch on.

Foot Care.

Vicks is extremely moisturising, which means it can make your cracked heels look as good as new. Rub some of the ointment on your heels before going to sleep and wash your feet with cold water In the morning and scrub away dead skin, and then moisturise. It's good to cure toenail fungus. Apply the ointment on the affected nail every night, and then wear an old, but clean, sock. In the morning, wash your feet and cut off the infected nail.

Fades Stretch Marks And Wrinkles.

Massage this ointment for a few minutes onto your stretch marks or wrinkles at least once a day, you'll notice that these unwanted lines will go within a 2 weeks.

Heals Bruises.

Massage gently VapoRub with a bit of salt on your bruised skin for a few minutes. You'll notice that the cream will reduce the swelling, and in a short time the bruise will vanish.

Removes Acne.

Put a small amount of Vicks on your pimples or acne. In the morning, wash your face, and repeat for the next 2 days until the problem is solved.

Eases Earaches.

Apply a small amount of VapoRub on a cotton ball and place it in your ear for a few hours. The antiseptic properties will not only reduce the pain, but will help fight your ear infection.

Repels Insects.

Insects don't like the strong smell of VapoRub, so apply a thin layer of the ointment on various parts of your body that's exposed. If you've already been bitten, VapoRub will soothe the itch and the antiseptic properties will reduce your risk of getting an infection.

Makes You Cry.

Nobody wants to cry, but sometimes we need the tears just to get a clear vision and applying vicks under your eyes will leave you teary eyed.

Heals Cuts Faster.

Vicks contains menthol ingredient in the ointment which will also relieve the pain from your cut and help heal wounds better.

Gets Rid Of Fat.

Vicks VapoRub combined with camphor, baking soda, and a bit of alcohol creates a fat burning cream will that save you both your time and money.

Treats Toenail Fungus.

Before you go to bed, cover the nail with the ointment and then put on a clean sock. Do this until the nail grows, and once it does, clip the infected nail. This is really effective!

Relieves headaches.

Gently rub a pea-sized amount of VapoRub on your forehead and temples for a minute or two. The cooling sensation of the ointment will relax you within minutes, and that throbbing pain will go away in no time. Put the cream on your forehead, turn off the lights, and place a towel over your forehead for at least 30 minutes. You'll get the best results.

Humidifies the air in your home.

If you already have a humidifier, add just a little bit of the ointment to it. It will freshen up your living space by eliminating bad odours. The scent usually lasts for a day, but if it fades, just add some more to your humidifier.

Relieves sore muscles.

Massage some VapoRub on your sore muscles for at least a few minutes. If your muscle pain is simply agonising, wrap a towel or an elastic bandage around the problem area. Make sure you don't wrap it too tight, but also not too loose! you won't complain again!

Lubricates door hinges.

Use VapoRub to get your doors moving smoothly, and the bonus here is that your house will smell great.