Hey ,

Unfortunately, many air fryers have non-stick coatings that may contain PFAS (Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances – or forever chemicals as I called them here). There are air fryer options with ceramic coatings that are being investigated for safety. Although the ceramic coating is safe there is some concern it exposes you to titanium dioxide nanoparticles when the ceramic breaks down (click here if you like to dive deeper into what the research says).

If you like to buy air fryers that are safe, search for labels that say PFAS-free. Here are some labels that are often used to create a feeling of safety, but unfortunately can be misleading:
• PFOA-free 
• PFOS-free
• GenX-free
• FDA approved
• and just to be complete: the term ‘very safe’

PFOA, PFOS and GenX are types of PFAS, but there are many many more. PFAS-free covers the complete group of Per- and Polyfluorinated substances.

If you like me to recommend alternatives, let me know!

As to you second question – am I assuming right you would like to use this against coughing? If so many people seem to have successfully used the Flaxseed cough remedy from the B Better Library (just click here to get there)

Vicks vapor rub
The active ingredients on the list are camphor (a cough suppressant and topical analgesic), eucalyptus oil (a cough suppressant) and menthol (a cough suppressant and topical analgesic). There are some inactive ingredients as well like cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum (which is vaseline), thymol and turpentine oil.

Some of the ingredients can irritate sensitive skin. Some people could experience an allergic reaction to the ingredients. 

My personal main concern is the turpentine oil used in it. Turpentine oil is unsafe taken by mouth or used over a large area of skin. Usually, you inhale the oil vapor and lung tissue is much more sensitive.

WebMD has this to say about it and I quote:
“Inhaling turpentine oil can cause discomfort of the throat and lungs. It can also cause spasms of the airways in some people, particularly in those with asthma and whooping cough.”

Although the active ingredient camphor oil, when used the right way, can have health benefits, it is also toxic to the liver. If you would use it, don’t rub it over injured skin since, because the body can absorb it.

Although it is often used, I personally would use other options (like the flaxseed cough remedy) first.

 I would also encourage you to read the thread about air fryers. Another member asked about them recently, and I gave some different brand options if you’d like to take a look at that as well. Here’s the post.

And regarding Vick’s vapo rub – what symptom are you trying to alleviate so we can help offer alternatives.