What are the ingredients in Vicks VapoRub?

A: The active ingredients in Vicks VapoRub are camphor (a cough suppressant and topical analgesic), eucalyptus oil (a cough suppressant) and menthol (a cough suppressant and topical analgesic). The inactive ingredients in Vicks VapoRub include cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol and turpentine oil.

Is Vicks good for pimples?

According to Manway, Vicks VapoRub “isn’t appropriate to be used on the face due to the thick, greasy vehicle that can easily clog pores and promote the cascade of further acne.” So, while using Vicks on a pimple likely isn’t dangerous to your health, it could actually backfire and cause more acne.

What all is Vicks VapoRub good for?

Doctors, researchers, and the product’s manufacturer have recommended Vicks VapoRub for the following purposes.

• Relieving congestion. Vicks VapoRub isn’t a decongestant.
• Easing cough.
• Soothing sore muscles.
• Treating toenail fungus.

Can you put Vicks on your eyelids?

Topical camphor absorbed through mucous membranes or broken skin also can be toxic. That’s why you should never put VapoRub in or around the nostrils — especially a small child’s nostrils. And if VapoRub gets in your eye, it can injure your cornea. Jay L.

Does Vicks help with dark spots?

Vicks has a drying effect when applied to spots, so can help to clear up acne.

Does Vicks help with hairline?

Treatments such as Vaporub might be able to alter the appearance of the hair you already have or make the hair appear thicker and help with issues such as dandruff. However, there is no scientific evidence of it stimulating the hair follicles and resulting in new hair growth.

Can you get pneumonia from Vicks VapoRub?

We report a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia from chronic, extranasal use of petrolatum ointment (Vicks VapoRub in this case) for nasal decongestion in a young woman, presenting with cough, dyspnea and fever. Exogenous Lipoid pneumonia is a rare condition, underdiagnosed and is more prevalent in adults.