The Vicks VapoRub It is a sacred ointment in most homes with a Latin presence, but Is it good for lips? And if yes, can we use it every day on the lips?
Let’s start at the beginning: it is a product Designed to temporarily relieve nasal congestion, cough and muscle pain produced by colds with its medicinal vapors. It can also be used to relieve minor pain in muscles and joints.
The corporation recommends for maximum relief from these conditions, rubbing the ointment in 3 places: the chest, throat and back. “If you wish, cover those parts with a warm cloth, but keep it loose,” they say.
Some people recommend using it on the lips, but It is not a practice endorsed by the company. Its composition Vaseline base can provide hydration and menthol and eucalyptus can stimulate circulation in the area generating a momentarily larger volume effect.
However, the camphor in the formula is not the most pleasant flavor to have on your lips or when kissing someone, even in large quantities it could be toxic. For the same, It is not recommended to use it every day.
In fact, VICKS expressly warns that his Ointment is not intended for use in the mouth, in or around the nostrils, wounds, or delicate skin.
Topical camphor that is absorbed through mucous membranes or broken skin can be toxic.
Then yes putting VapoRub on your lips should be your last option.
With a history of more than 120 years of tradition, it has given a lot of time to invent new applications, some have been confirmed by science and others continue to be studied.
Some of the uses attributed to it among Latin grannies and TikTok trends are as a repellent, acne treatment, pet training, antifungal for nails, among many others.
You have to be careful because improper application of a product like this can have harmful effects on your health.
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