18 Other Ways To Use Vicks Vapor Rub

It’s one bottle/jar with many uses.

Some of these you wouldn’t even have thought of using your Vicks Vaborub for until reading the list. Did you know you can use Vicks vapor rub for reducing the appearance of bruises? Personally, I have been using it on my dry and tired achy feet at night, it has made them smell better as well as hydrate my heels.

If Aunt Gertrude’s cat keeps rubbing you the wrong way then apply a little Vicks to your ankles like a cat deterrent or use it for headaches and migraines, body aches, nasal congestion (its intended use) you can even add vicks to your diffuser when everyone has a cold.

This list of ways to use Vicks is great, once you learn all the ways you can use it, you will be sure to have it on hand. It is especially great for taking camping or on holidays as one product has lot’s of uses.

It can stop bite itching, soothe sunburn and even use it on pimples.

Want 16 more interesting uses? Check out this article.

Vicks VapoRub: What is it?
Vicks VapoRub is made using the following active components, according to Procter & Gamble:

camphor (4.7 percent)
menthol (2.6 percent)
oil of eucalyptus (1.2 percent)
Additionally, it has a number of dormant components that could be the cause of some of its well-known applications:

cypress oil
oil of nutmeg
turpentine oil with thymol

We have had readers write in and share their tips too.

Use it on your temples for headaches, on your feet for dry cracked heels and sunburn. Do you have a use for it too? Send us the tip below on how you use Vicks Vaporub in your home.

If you have eczema or acne, one of the top uses for Vicks VapoRub is helping to soothe skin, reduce inflammation, and clear up your complexion

Dab a bit on your arms, legs, neck, or other areas of exposed skin to keep bugs away.

Muscle Pain – apply a bit of Vicks VapoRub to the affected area.