MESSAGE FROM TYRA: What's Up with the Vaseline?

Hi Everybody,

I had a ball giving away that bejeweled VASELINE on the show! I really have used it since I was a little girl, and my mom is addicted to it too. I hope you all got my joke when I was acting all crazy. I was acting all high energy and super excited about the VASELINE giveaway because I was spoofing the time Oprah gave away cars on her show a few years ago. In fact, I actually studied that Oprah episode and copied her body movements and phrases she used, exactly like she did them. But a spoof wouldn't be a spoof without a little (or a lot) of exaggeration, so I had to be over the top with it. If you noticed, we put my VASELINE jar on a key chain to push the Oprah car spoof up one extra notch. It was soooooo much fun. I made sure my office called Oprah's office to make sure they knew it was all in fun. I love Oprah, and she has a great sense of humor and I wanted to make sure she knew the spoof was all in love. She's my idol. I actually pay MAJOR homage to Oprah on "America's Next Top Model" this season. It's coming up so you have to watch "Top Model" to see what I do. It's a lot of love, mixed with a lil' bit of spoof, done in that campy way we do things on "Top Model."

But getting back to the Vaseline. Years ago, Vaseline heard I was a fan of the product, and they sent me a bling bling jar of the product. I loved that hot little jar of Vaseline and wanted to share that with my audience. Each jar I gave to the studio audience was worth $100. I know that's a whole lotta money for some Vaseline, but it's because they were all hand beaded with Swarovski crystals. But underneath all that bling is just a regular jar of Vaseline that you can get at the drugstore or in your own medicine cabinet. I have been reading your messages and a lot of you are concerned that putting Vaseline on your face is not the best thing to do. I have very dry skin, so Vaseline is great for the skin on my face. But if you have oily or acne prone skin, you should probably keep the 'LINE (nickname for Vaseline - pronounced "LEENE") off of your face.

Today, my feet were really ashy, and I put some Vaseline on them before I put my socks on. I just got home. (I went to the movies today to see CRANK. That movie ROCKED. It was sooooo good. It was really violent though and has some sexual stuff that is too strong for the young'uns out there. So I am NOT recommending that people under 18 years old see it! That Jason Stratham - star of the flick - is one sexy dude.) But anyway, I came home from the movies and took my socks off and my feet were ash free. They were glowing!!! Vaseline came to the rescue!!!

I wanna thank all of you for all of your tips on how to get rid of my rough hands. I am trying your advice. I tried the tip today that one of you gave me that involves baking soda. My hands are soft, Soft, SOFT! I'm going to keep trying the tips. Thanks everybody!!!

Much Love,

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Tyra I love you and your show too. But on a health trip The teacher told me that vaseline actually doesn't help your skin because it's like plastic, its just covers the skin without letting the skin breath or sweat . And this may cause pre mature aging of the skin because your skin needs to sweat which takes out all the toxic. But if you gave me a bottle of vaseline I'd use it everyday because I admire your style and that your a smart and funny model. You dont have to listen to me if you want too. I'm only 13.

Posted by Chinyere 09/30/06 4:04 PM

Dear Tyra, You are a refreshing burst of energy. I love your shows and I wrote you in regards to a LifeStyle makeover, which I am in MUCH need of. However I wanted to give a quick tip. I am sure you being a model already know this one, but if you ever have a problem with getting lipstick on your teeth, just put a dab of the one and only "VASELINE" on your teeth and Lipstick will not stick to them! Hope this helps someone out there. Have a wonderful day! Lisa

Posted by Lisa 09/30/06 2:49 PM

I really love watching your show!! Vaseline really works, feels great on the breast, lol, Thank you. Your the best T babe!! I love u Gul!!

Posted by Juanita 09/30/06 11:21 AM

HEY TYRA, REGARDING TIPS FOR ROUGH HANDS AND FEET. I USE A PRODUCT THAT WALMART SELLS CALLED: MYCOCIDE-CX/ IT'S A CALLUS EXFOLIATOR, BUT I USE IT FOR MY HANDS TOO. IT COST ABOUT $5.99 AND I LOVE IT. HOPE THIS HELPS. MA'NIQUE

Posted by MA'NIQUE 09/30/06 9:54 AM

hey, hey, tyra really don't ever fill like you need to compete with oprha girl. in any shape or form. you are the next oprha. no your so much better. we love you tyra keep up the great work and always keep it real. love your fan forever.

Posted by holley 09/29/06 11:04 PM

Hi Tyra. Vasaline is good for dry and cracked lips. It not only gets rid of the dryness and makes it moist, It replemishes the whole entire lip. It feels really good and glossy all the time. Tyra You Are The Best. lol Your biggest fan, Shadonw

Posted by Shadona 09/29/06 8:39 PM

You know about the vaseline Tyra, its multipurpose. You can use it on chapped lips, as hair grease and a body lotion lol yea "leene" is always there when times are hard (or ashy!!!!! lol)

Posted by Cassy 09/29/06 4:29 PM

Hi Tyra, I waited all week for that episode of your biggest beauty secret and I was quite surprised that Vasline was the secret... WOW!!! So cool... It was so fun watching you yell and fall over the place! Love watching your show and you give really good tips which I've used and worked for me, so thanks alot for that...Love Tracy

Posted by Tracy 09/29/06 3:38 PM

Hey girl, you are off the hook you know that right?? Just plain ole' silly! Anyhow my fellow rust bucket, I love the 'line too, always got a jar by my side, I have babies too so I'm lovin the baby powdre scent! As for your rusty hands, I have bad hands too & the only thing I found that works for me is the baby oil gel, it lasts all day for me & they have like 4 different scents so the hands are always smellin finger lickin good! Try it sometime, see if it helps you out! Love, Tyf

Posted by Tyfani 09/29/06 2:30 PM

hi tyra, i am from manila and we love your show and you were really cute in the vaseline episode and i've been using vaseline eversince and its like one the ultimate item in a "KIKAY KIT"! *KIKAY KIT - here in manila it means beauty kit/stuff; beautfying purposes. *LOL*

Posted by aliehs 09/29/06 12:33 PM

Tyra, Thanks so much for always being so real. I use to hate putting vaseline on, because it seemed that everything from everywhere would stick to me. I am older now and realize that it truly is the best moisturizer for my entire body. Thanks again! God Bless & Much Love.

Posted by RHONDA 09/29/06 12:30 PM

We are both on the same page. I use the vaseline in my face also. I've been using it since I was about 11 years old and I'm 18 now. My mom loves it so much she fuses at my sister and I if we don't put it on our ashy feet and heels. But anyway the vaseline was a great idea. That's what I love most about you, you're so straight up.

Posted by Brittany 09/29/06 11:53 AM

Tyra, I enjoyed watching your episode! I picked up great tips on how to be "LINE" free. I will definitely put "LEENE" to night and share this to my friends. Your the best.

Posted by Margaret 09/29/06 9:42 AM

I use vaseline everyday. But, I don't use it alone. I mix in a glob with my lotion or body butter, and slippety slide out tha house. I found that it's best to put vaseline on your feet at night with a pair of cotton socks. If you put vaseline on your feet in the morning, and you wear sandals or heels with straps in the back, it sounds like someone peeling saran wrap everytime you take a step. Love ya Tyra. Keep up the good work.

Posted by San 09/29/06 8:52 AM

Hey Tyra, yesterdays show was bananas girl. I caught the Oprah inside joke..too funny!just wanted to say thanks for all your beauty tips they are put to great use..Cant wait to watch today's show in San Diego on the new CW. Have A Great DAY!!

Posted by Dionna 09/29/06 8:37 AM