Vicks

Vicks is a unique product which has a legacy of its own. It was originally manufactured by Richardson-Vicks, Inc., based in Greensborro, North Carolina. In 1985, it was acquired by the American company Procter & Gamble. Available in 71 countries, it is world #1 cough and cold brand. Vicks has been available since 1894. It has helped billions to tackle mild sickness and regain their health. It is not just an ordinary cough and flu medicine. It has found a small silent place in the heart of people.

Its influential heart touching campaigns has has won the confidence of women, mostly mothers. With a theme that a loving touch can strengthen family bonds it has come even closer to the families. Vicks has many products in India - Vicks Vaporub, Vicks Inhaler, Vicks Cough Drops, Vicks Candys, Vicks Action 500, Vicks Multipain Relief Gel.

Vicks Vaporub, which is the most common of all the products is mostly composed of Menthol (Pudinah ke phool), Camphor (Karpoor), Thymol (Ajowan ke phool), Turpentine Oil (Tarpin ka tel), Equalyptol (Nilgiri tel), Nutmeg oil (Jaiphal tel) and Ointment base q.s. Vicks Inhaler delivers Levomethamphetamine which acts as a decongestant.

Pears Transparent Soap

Pears Soap was a cosmetic product of Andrew Pears, who was experimenting with soap purification. Pears manufactured the soap in a factory near Oxford Street, London, England. It was first sold in 1807 and is one of the oldest soap brand in the world. The company spread it roots to other countries including United States during the nineteenth century. In 1851, A. & F. Pears Ltd. was awarded a medal for its unique and gentle soap. It is a world famous brand but is most famous in India. It is now manufactured in India by Hindustan Unilever (HUL).

Pears is a transparent soap which originally had a mild fragrance of an English garden. The soap used to come in two sizes: 75g and 125g. However, nowadays, Pears transparent soap comes in three flavors: amber (the classic Pears as we all know), oil clear green, and mint (blue color). It now comes in 69g and 119g. However, the transparent formula of Pears has been kept intact. The brand has now expanded to produce face wash, shower gel and even hand wash and is a natural way to attain healthy looking skin.

Pears transparent soap contains hypoallergenic ingredients which cleanses and hydrates the skin. It also contains glycerin and sorbitol as well as natural oils and is specially made to take care of even sensitive and delicate skin. It contains water which helps the humectants (glycerin, sorbitol, etc) seal moisture into the skin.