Vicks vaporub is based on petroleum .it has menthol, camphor and other ingrediants. mostly I use it for cough, headche, throat stuffness and congested nose but we can use it for smooth and shiny skin .it works properly so every persone can use it its safe .many docter recommonded it .so it is a common cold remedy .its price is 10ml in 30 Rs.many people use it for reduse fats .its amazing . I use it when I want relive for cough and cold.