Vicks VapoRub has been a common household remedy for curing common ailments since it was introduced to the market. Its incredibly successful formula of camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus have worked perfectly for treating congestion, headaches, or minor migraines, and annoying coughs. However, here are some uses for Vicks VapoRub that you probably haven't thought of yet...

1. Repels bugs.

If you are tired of contaminating yourself with DEET based bug spray, or you hate the smell of citronella candles, then Vicks VapoRub could be the solution that will end your search. Simply apply the rub to the clothes that you want protected before you put them on, then put additional rub on the areas of your body with exposed skin to ensure full protection from all those pesky bugs.

2. Troubled acne?

Sometimes washing your face isn't enough to keep you from breaking out because it does little for your skin after it's washed off, so the addition of Vicks could help accelerate the healing process of anyone with troubled acne, or breakouts. All you need to do is apply a small amount of rub to the affected areas a few times a day, and let it dry. This should leave a soothing feeling, and begin to reduce redness.

3. Good after a hard workout.

After you finish a work out, you change your clothes, start to relax, and you feel your muscles beginning to tense up more, and more as time goes on. To help with the soreness, apply the rub to the areas in pain, and then cover the body parts with a warm, dry towel, and let it sit until the heat, or the soreness disappears.