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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Posted by Anonymous 04/25/07 10:03 AM

Hey Tyra! Well you know how yer hands are dry well my hands are a completely different story! My hands and feet are wet 24/7 it is gross too! I don't know what to do to make them dry. They are rly soft but justdamp all the time. I don't like to shake ppl's hands b/c I don't want them to be disgusted! So if you have any suggestions for me you could put them on here or do w/e cuz my e-mail isn't working! If you have dry skin you should get a sugar scrub. My friend had rly dry hands and feet and I gave her this sugar scrub stuff from Mary-Kay and her hands & feet gradually got softer and smoother! Then I had her use some lotion from Vaseline company! My favorite of that iscalled Vaseline intensive care Aloe cool and fresh light moisturizing lotion! Well, i'll keep watching yer show cuz they are all good like some ppl's shows are good one day then boring the next and yours never is! Luv ya, ~*Courtney*~

Posted by Courtney 04/24/07 5:30 PM

Hi Tyra!! love your movie from disneychannel called"life size!" u were great in that movie. Anywayz where do i get that bejeweled vasaline?? email me

Posted by Jacqueline 04/24/07 2:31 PM

Hey Tyra Girl,I just read your journal about what you hate telling a new boyfriend.My boyfriend has construction worker hands too and I have the lotion for it. You have to use it more then once though...give it a chance.If you haven't already tried it,use lubriderm. Like I said give it a chance and see what happens!!! Luv ya 4ever ;)

Posted by April 04/19/07 11:43 AM

Tyra!! You have no idea how much me and all my girlfriends use vaseline for everything! we are obsessed and have been since we were in middle school it is amazing!! your beauty tips are a miracle! thank you!!

Posted by Kailee 04/17/07 7:01 PM

HeY TYRA..OM GOSH U DONT KNOW HOW MUCH I ADMIRE YOU..YOUR THE BEST..FOR MANY REASONS YOU HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE..YOUR A WOMAN WITH DREAMS, A WOMAN WITH HOPES, AND A WOMAN WHO WAS PUT ON THIS EARTH TO MAKE A DIFFRENCE....!!!

Posted by anayanci 04/01/07 8:17 PM

Hey Tyra, I didnt know why were u acting ALL krazzy with the vaseline. But now i know and i get it. I was all like whats up with all that drama! LOL Love you tyra

Posted by Gabriela 03/30/07 2:38 PM

Hi Tyra, I'd want to act crazy like you with the "bling bling vaseline" jar but I'm wondering where I can get it? Have a wonderful day. bluesky :)

Posted by bluesky 03/28/07 2:24 PM

i love you tyra you are so beautiful and funny too. i watch you everyday. i have use alot of the tips that you have given us on your show and they all have worked you just keep it real and there is no shame in your game. you go girl. keep up the good work.

Posted by andrea 03/27/07 8:25 AM

hi tyra it was a funny episode, you where acting very CRAZY!!:P i realy like your show, i saw it a little bit late but thats becouse i life in the netherlands :) iam also use vaseline and its great stuff i always use it on my lips and now they are REALY SOFT! :) and now i have seen your show and now i now that its for soo much more things good so iam going to use a lot Vasaline for mij lips feet ect. love your show, xx S.

Posted by sammy 03/21/07 1:26 PM

TYRA!! I used to use vaseline when i was young but it's been a while since i've had my hands on it. My sister gave me this great secret. If you get some epsom salt and baby oil and mix it up.(you can buy at walgreens, very inexpensive) Put a little more epsom salt than the baby oil and it makes a great scrub. It makes your skin reall really really soft. After using that, you can wash your skin with water. Feel your skin afterwards it it's amazing!! Everyone should try it.

Posted by genta 03/16/07 2:23 PM

Hi Tyra! I'm from the Philippines but thank God I'm able to watch your show. We're just 1 or 2 episodes behind though. I really love your show (as much as Oprah's!) coz it deals with issues about women empowerment. You're not afraid to tackle topics that are often just being taken for granted. And of course the tips that you've been giving are really useful to women like me. Kudos to you & your staff! Best of luck & keep up the good work!

Posted by Tiny 03/16/07 11:15 AM

Hay tyra; i watch everyday and i have used vasiline my hole life in fact it is the only thing that my granddaugther and i use on our hair.I love you and wish the best for your future.You are truly the girl next door.You are so Crazy Crazy Crazy Just like me (it keeps you young)Smile.

Posted by Artise 03/16/07 10:11 AM

Tyra, As a beauty consultant, I know that Vaseline can be a wonderful thing! I just want to warn you that using Vaseline around your eye area can cause vision damage. It has been studied along with baby oil. And for dry hands & feet....do Mary Kay's Satin Hands!

Posted by Brittany 03/16/07 8:23 AM

Hey tyra, I am an indian iam here on job i watch ur show everyday i like very much, specially the SO WHAT, AND THE VASELEINE.Great shows with lots of life in it.

Posted by sudha 03/14/07 8:25 AM