By Noreen Doll.
My hands often get very chapped.
I wash them frequently, which is hard on them. And in the winter time they dry out as well.
I’ve tried all kinds of lotions and oils, which help some, but my hands can still be uncomfortable.
Recently, I rubbed a Vaporizing Chest Rub (Vicks is one brand) all over my hands just before I went to bed.
I couldn’t believe how much better my hands were in the morning… smooth, soft, and happier.
It also helps to use the vaporizing rub periodically during the day.
I have found the Vaporizing Chest Rub in the Dollar Store, which is nice for my wallet, since I use quite a bit to cover my hands.
If your hands are really bad, it may take a few applications to completely heal.
Please let me know how it works for you.
Noreen Doll
Shirley Lupton says
My mother used this many years ago. She worked in a glass factory and would get little cuts in her fingers and hands, she would put this on her hand at night time and put on and old pair of white gloves and her hands felt fine in the morning.
Noreen says
That is so interesting – thanks for sharing it!
Conniecrafter says
that sounds a lot cheaper than what I am doing at the moment, so worth the try, my hands are always so dry
Corners of My Life says
Great hint. I also paint it on my toenails during the winter as they get so dry. Works wonders.
Noreen says
Thanks for suggesting another way to use Vicks.
Michelle says
Visiting from In & Out of the Kitchen. I wash my hands often due to my job. That plus the weather this time of year has my hands a wreck. Trying this tonight! Thank you!
Amberly Steele says
great tip!!!!
vickie says
I’m trying this tonight-thanks for the tip!
Erin says
NO WAY!!! You are answering prayers with this post right now. My husband hasn’t stopped complaining about his chapped hands and we’re just a few days into winter. Having him try this tonight! Thanks for sharing with Life Created Tuesdays. I hope you had a fabulous holiday season 🙂
Erin
Janet says
I came here from A Fresh Start for the Year. There are a few folks with extremely chapped hands. If it works for us like it does for you (sensitive skin, allergies) you’ll be our new best friend ”””””””””thanks
Janet
Bothayna says
how do you live with the smell it can wake me up from deep sleep hahahah
Sam says
This is a good idea. The only draw back to this is that it can burn your eyes if you accidentally touch them. Another alternative that I’ve used for years is Vaseline. I put cheap cotton gloves over my Vaseline covered hands at night & my hands look & feel wonderful in the morning. It also works wonders on the feet.
Julie Corbisiero says
Hi I would of never thought to use this on my hands. Wow! I saw this on katie with an e.
Julie
Noreen says
Well, it keeps me from getting stuffy!
Robin says
Seriously! I have got to try this. It seems I always have my hands in water and most lotions have way to much scent for my taste so I skip lotion until my skin in so chapped it cracks. Love the smell of vicks though – trying this one tonight.
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
I’ll have to try this on my husband’s knuckles. They are always chapped. Occasionally they even crack and bleed. Hopefully we can stop it before it gets that bad!
Beverly says
I have used Vick’s for many things but never on my hands. Like another person, I used Vaseline on my hands with light gloves. My daughter has dry hands so I am going to tell her about this.
Coming over from Kathe with an E.
Bev
Lisa Curcio says
OMG, this tip has saved me so much time and money! I constantly have dry hands from washing them so many times a day. I’m headed to the drug store now! Thank you!!!
Diane Roark says
Wow! I have never heard of this trick. I am glad you link it up. Thanks for stopping by Wonderful Wednesday blog hop. I pinned you post!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Khit M @ A Bountiful Love says
Hi there ,
Saw this post @ Ladybug Blessings’s blog hop.. I’m gonna have to try this..I get really dry hands too! Thanks for the tip..
God Bless,
Khit Mandeville
Georgie Lee says
Interesting. I’ve used it as a muscle rub but never on chapped hands. Visiting from Fluster Muster.
Theres Just One Mommy says
My hands are super chapped today from messing with the fireplace the past couple days…. They really need some relief — and Vick’s is always calming to me.
Emily says
My thumb cracked open today, an annual winter tradition. I will have to try this. I know that the cortizone-10 gel also works very well.
Shelly says
Wow! I would have never thought of this on my own! Thanks so much for linking up to Hit Me With Your Best Shot!! Hope to see you next week!
Darlene says
Well, I will definitely have to give this a try. Thanks so much for sharing. Wishing you thebest, Darlene
Robin~All Things Heart and Home says
what an amazing idea! With the extreme cold this year I’m going to try this!!! Thank you for linking up at Twirl & Take a Bow! xo
Babs says
Great tips! Back in prehistoric days, when I was growing up, no home was without Vicks Vaporub. It was always used for chest colds, chapped lips, etc. Visiting from The Style Sisters.
jessica says
I”m definitely going to try this! My hands are awful in the winter.
Chris k in Wisconsin says
If you feel a cold coming on, rub Vicks all over the bottoms of your feet and put socks on. For some reason it truly does help!!
Nancherrow says
what a great tip
pinning as we speak!
my hands get
so chapped in the winter
and i need a better remedy
so i will certainly try this soon
would love for you to share
at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Meari says
Petroleum jelly works great for this, too (and no chance of getting it in your eyes). I wonder if menthol rub would work on cracked heels?
Linda @ A La Carte says
What a great winter tip. If I could take the smell it would be even better! Thanks for sharing at TTF!
Cathy says
Awesome tip! Thanks for sharing at the Foodies & Crafties Blog Hop! I can’t wait to see what you link up next week! I would love for you to hop over anytime.
Have a terrific weekend!
Cathy
Ann says
I use this everytime I have a chest cold but have never considered the softening agent. Will give it a try.
Ann
Sherry says
I must try this, I have such dry hands and nothing really works well. Thanks for sharing.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
WOW! I never would have thought of this, thank you! I’m gonna try it out! Stopping by from Family Friday Link Up Party!
TheBargainBabe says
Interesting, never heard of this before! My hands do get especially dry in the winter so I may have to try it. (Visiting from the Serenity Now party)
Diane says
I’m a huge Vapor rub fan when I’m sick. I’ve never heard this, will be giving it a try. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot. Have a wonderful weekend!
Victoria says
I am so having my husband try this!
Debbie says
Meari, Yes it does help heal cracked heels. I used it to heal mine this past summer. Now I just use it periodically to keep them soft.
Joy @ Yesterfood says
Noreen, I saw this over at Snickerdoodle Sunday and had to come over to take a look! It looks like this is a very popular tip- I’m so glad you shared it! My sister and I were just laughing the other day about having Vick’s Vapo-Rub smeared on our chests when we were little. I can’t wait to try it on my hands! 🙂
Noreen says
Don’t we all remember having Vicks smeared on our throats and chests whenever we had a cold! I think it was the eucalyptus in it that worked.
made by ChrissieD says
I too use Vaseline and cotton gloves – tonight I’ll be giving Vick a try! thanks 😀
bj says
It works great for chapped lips as well.:)
here from Flour Me….
Susan says
My son always has terribly chapped hands all winter long. Have to give this tip a try. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.
Nancy says
Not only does it help with a cold when you put it on the bottom of your feet, but you will be virtually cough-free during the night! I use either vapor rub or vaseline on my feet and hands during the winter nights and it really helps. (I also cover with socks or gloves.)
Ginger says
Great idea! I bet it works great on feet too. Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made!
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
I never thought of using that for my hands. Mine are terrible.
Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi and Charly
virginia says
I am so glad I saw that on another site, I have very dry hands and my fingers are cracking and hurt every time I have to do something. I am going to get some vicks vapor rub tonight because I need to start tonight, thank you for posting this.
Noreen says
Wearing cotton gloves over the Vicks helps even more.. and since you will be sleeping, you won’t need to use your hands.
Stephanie Kay says
Good ol’ Vick’s VapoRub. A&D ointment or just plain petroleum jelly would also work and not be as smelly. Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday.
Lisa-The Domestic Life Stylist says
I should seriously have stock in Vicks Vapor rub. Thanks for giving me another reason to use it all over again.
Molly says
Congrats on being our most viewed link at the Lovely Ladies link party this week! You’re featured on all six of our blogs 🙂 This is a fantastic tip. I think I remember my mom doing something like it when we were kids, but I had forgotten about it till now. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kristina says
Wow, Noreen! That was a great tip. I never would have thought of using it for that, even though I get it on my hands every time I use it! Thanks for the great tip and for linking it up at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Clarissa Hooper says
I love the smell of Vicks…It’s one of the few things about being sick that I look forward to! Now this is a great way to get out the Vicks even when I’m not congested 🙂 Thanks for the tip!
Nancherrow says
just wanted to let you know
that your post is being featured
on Fridays Unfolded this week!
Alison
Nancherrow
Noreen says
Thank you!
Carlee says
I’ll have to give that a try. My hands are always a mess during the winter.
Liz says
Thank you so much for the great tips. Very dry hands.
Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal says
That is a great tip and we will be trying it. My husband has tried neosporin and everything to keep his hands from chapping.
I love vics vapor rub for colds and now another reason to love it!
Beverly says
I have not used Vick’s for dry hands but we use to put Vaseline on ours hands and feet when i was young with light gloves and socks and they would be great in the morning.
Thanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
Bev
Shecki @ Greatly Blessed says
Thank you! My hands are cracked and bleeding. I’ll give this a shot!
Dee says
I can’t tell you how excited I am to try this. My hands are just terrible in the winter and I’m constantly rubbing them with lotion which is only a temporary fix. I’m heading to the store first thing in the morning to buy some Vicks VapoRub. Thanks a bunch and have a lovely weekend… 🙂
Kim (TheKimSixFix) says
Great tip! In fact, this was so fabulous, it was the most clicked link this week at You’re Gonna Love it! I’m featuring you tomorrow at this week’s party! Congrats!
Amanda @The Kolb Corner says
I work as a Vet tech and am constantly washing my hands. They get so dried out in the winter time to the point they crack and peel and it’s painful. I’ll have to give this a shot! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
JOY says
Childhood memories. I wouldn’t wear it out of the house and would make sure it was washed off well. However, it does work well. Glad you are spreading the word. I’ve been afraid they would stop making it, because Doctors turn up their nose using this stuff and it’s not because of the smell.
Anna says
I’m going to try this tonight! My poor hands are cracked and they were bleeding earlier in the week. Nothing works so I’m hoping this does! Thank you.
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
Never would have thought of that…thanks for the great tip and for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa