Let's say, hypothetically, that you're a hypochondriac who lives in fear of nail fungus. And hypothetically, you thought you might have it, so you feverishly sought out home remedies. But as it turned out, you didn't have fungus, but one of the cures made your toenails look healthier and more foot-modelesque. Hypothetically, you'd be a genius of cosmetic podiatry.
As it turns out, the cloud of my hypochondria has a silver lining. One folk cure for nail fungus involves cleaning your feet, then slathering your toes with Vicks VapoRub ($4.99) and slipping on socks overnight. I can't attest to whether it works for nail fungus, but it did make my toenails look shinier and whiter after just a few nights. The drawback: With the scent of the ointment wafting from your sock-covered feet, you will feel about as sexy as Tucker Carlson hot-rodding in an AMC Gremlin — which, incidentally, is a hypothetical scene I'd pay good money to see in real life.
Best Mountain
3.1 Phillip Lim
Flash Lights
I'll pass on this. Ha.
1I put this on my toes and regular petrolatum jelly on the rest of my feet, and lightly wrap them in saran wrap. then I put a sock on.
Now that I think about it, it's probably better for my feet to breathe, but I doubt they'd be able to do that with the PJ slathered on them anyway.
It made my feet really soft.
2
3I'll take your VapRub challenge and let you know how it works for me. I don't know exactly when - but I will give it a try.
"... as sexy as Tucker Carlson hot-rodding in an AMC Gremlin — which, incidentally, is a hypothetical scene I'd pay good money to see in real life."
Clearly you have issues. Who would pay for that? Tucker Carlson hot-rodding in a 1968 Ford Mustang GT, however...
Seriously, though, I don't know from fungus, but if you want to whiten your nails, just use a good nail whitener.
4who cares? The smell will wash away...as long as it works, right?
5I might have to give that a try!
6What a lovely blog. It’s so well written, funny and honest. I really enjoyed it and will come back again.
If anyone is looking a for a make-up course then should visit open beauty.
Open Beauty Beauty Therapy Courses information
Open Beauty offer make up courses (NVQ) in central London, they offer a range of support including home study packs and DVDS. I feel that the site would be a good resource for people look to start their careers in the Make Up industry.
7I could maybe see doing this in winter when it's cold out, but for some reason wearing socks with Vick's in them during the summer when it's like 90 degrees out isn't appealing
8I may have to try this out
9I made my mom try this remedy 3 weeks ago and it cleared up the fungus on her toe nail. This is the first time I have ever seen her toe nail clear up from the infection. lol just in time for the summer i guess.
10What a timely post! I just went to my doctor yesterday because I was concerned about nail fungus. Her recommendation? Vicks Vapo Rub. I figure I'll give it a try since the oral medication can cause liver damage.
11did not know that
12great tip - DEF going to give this one a try! hopefully my boyfriend won't think I'm a weirdo slathering vaporub on my feet....
13that sounds like a good tip to try out. i think i can handle the vapor rub smell.
14I wish I could try this, but the scent of Vick's literally nauseates me.
15Huh. i don't mind the smell so Imma give this a shot sometime...
16Good stuff! Thanks
17I do this!
18This was funny. I hate the smell of Vicks though.
19if i can find some vick's in my bathroom, i'm gonna try this. i think the menthol might make my feet feel refreshed.
20Tried it last night and it worked!
(and I love the smell)
Oh and I used the Boots version of Vicks, not the original brand, looks like it worked anyway.
21awesome tip!! thanks Bella!
22Maybe for a single girl.
23I read about this earlier this year on the Zappos web site. I enjoy it!
24LOVE! I am the worst at leaving nail polish on for too long...
25oooh i'm gonna try this !!
26lol, my grandpa uses vicks for everything. no wonder.
27i havent tried it for my feet, altho it's now on the mental list. BUT... (and i hate to admit it) its amazing if you have a problem scalp (dandruff or psoriasis)... rub it in, leave it on overnight & wash it out! i SWEAR it's amazing how it helps! HEAD TO TOE vicks vapor rub... who'da thought?
28Post New Comment
Please share your opinion with our community, but make sure it is on topic and follows our Community Rules. We moderate comments and prohibit personal attacks, threats, spam, lewd images, or the promotion of your personal website.