A classic, Vicks VapoRub has been around for over a century and is a staple in many households. What began as a home remedy to combat colds, flu, and other common ails shot into popularity during the early 20th century. Bought by Proctor & Gamble in the ‘80s, the use of Vicks spread globally.
Made with a combination of menthol, camphor, and other ingredients such as oils of thyme, eucalyptus, and nutmeg, the salve cools and soothes at the same time. Individually, these items have specific uses including pain relief, itch reduction, anti-fungal, increasing circulation, and acne fighting.
Fast forward to today, where faithful users tout the famous rub for everything from coughs to stretch marks. Leave it up to good old fashioned ingenuity to find ways to repurpose the mainstay product. It’s no wonder that with all the combined properties of Vicks VapoRub that we use it for more than as a decongestant.
One of the world’s most common over-the-counter remedies is probably sitting in one of your cabinets right now. Let’s take a look at the list below at a few clever ways that people use Vicks in their everyday lives.
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