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! your show ROCKED today :) but it always does. it was totally funny how you were acting crazy :]] but funny in a good way! i am so gonna try vaseline now. i thought it didnt work so i was like whatever. but i guess i'll give it a go :]

Posted by Joanna 03/13/07 4:06 PM

Hi Tyra I want to congradulate you on your show but most of all for being a sincere lady. How you have kept your cool throughout your carreer and have become a wonderful business woman is an inspiration It would be a dream come true to go see you show but living so far away makes it unlikely keep on girl.... sincerely Sharon Quebec Canada

Posted by Sharon Butler 03/13/07 3:34 PM

Tyra, you are so funny and energetic. I was almost on the floor laughing at you acting all crazy when you gave out the vaseline!!! You are hilarious!!!

Posted by Candi 03/13/07 1:03 PM

hey girl! I love how crazy you are! It makes me feel better that I'm not the only one!! haha.

Posted by Amanda 03/13/07 9:58 AM

so what about guys? should we use vaseline? i have ashyt elbows, knees and hands too! what about the face? i dont want to be too girly, but i guess i should be a bit more softer.

Posted by Jason 03/08/07 11:46 AM

Tyra, Everybody was talking about your vaseline show. I work at a salon and I had a client who was like, 'Man my skin is ashy,' and another butted in and said, 'Well, if you use a little vasaline it will take care of that for you.' I laughed and I was like, 'Did you watch that on Tyra?' She was like, 'Yeah, I did.' I thought it was so funny that she recomended the vaseline. Love ya Tyra and keep inspiring woman to be fierce!

Posted by Dahlia 03/05/07 9:22 PM

This post is in regard to your show about Witchcraft. You say you want to be the "Oprah" of the younger generation and that you try to emulate her. If that's truly the case, then it's time to go back to the drawing board. Take more time to study her interview techniques, and you'll find that she manages to play the devil's advocate without being self-righteous, condescending, and judgmental. What you did on the Witchraft show was the exact opposite. Even if you don't believe in these other faiths and their practices, show some class and grace -as Oprah does- and be respectful of those who do believe. If your show is to be used as a forum to educate people about what's happening in the world today, the information should be presented with a balanced, unbiased viewpoint that encourages understanding and the attainment of greater knowledge, NOT prejudice and disrespect! As a Black woman in America, you should know -and DO- better than to promote prejudice and disrespect, Tyra!

Posted by Laurel 02/16/07 2:49 PM

Everytime I hear u mention vaseline it bring back tons of memories about my mother. When my sibs and I were kids she made us wear it instead of lotion. Let's not 4get leaving 4 school in the am, she'd rub it ALL OVER OUR FACES & WE'D LOOK LIKE GREASE MONKEYS (LOL). BUT IT WASN'T FUNNY THEN.We'd say Cookie, I don't want no vaseline and she'd say shut up, you need it.(ha!ha!ha!...) Kia

Posted by Kia 01/23/07 3:48 PM

hey ty ty baby, yo go girl.don't stop.i like how u talk bout your mama cause i live with my mama and i am her only child.since i was a baby my mama has been using babylis,it something like vaseline but it has a sweet baby smell which leaves my body feeling like a new born baby and the other good thing is it has aloe vera and it jus bananas.the thing i think u must do to keep your hands smoothes is that u must wash it as often and cream as often and also don't if u wash in hand stay away from the bleach and all them tide detergents.to keep ur ashes away i must send u one of our scrubbing brushing from the caribbean to help u cause it help keep mines on away and please u ur vaseline while i continue using my babylis.please drink alot of water as well to keep the moisture following around your ashes.still luv u with them ashy feet and that rough hands. luv nelooooooooo

Posted by nelisia nelo st.hilaire 01/21/07 9:07 PM

Tyra, I think you should get rid of the Vaseline.See your hands?The skin is thicker there,it has a harder time being absorbed there.Imagine that skin-underneath the surface.Baby girl,everyday use if something that's good for your skin-you should have the softest hands in the world.Leave the petroleum for the cars and machines... Use Pure Virgin Olive Oil. It's the Queen of skin care.... The environment,sun pollutants in the air-causes oxidation of the skin tissues, especially in the face. Use Virgin Olive Oil, not only for moisturizing, also sun tanning, and as a bedtime oil for the entire body! It hydrates and Nourishes your skin without you having to spend a fortune on expensive lotions . It is extremely rich in anti-oxidants that protect from free radicals,repairing to aged ,or sun-damaged skin .Softens super-dry skin.It's full of natural anti-oxidants and amino acids that are absorbed through the skin. It's agreat moisturizer for not only dry skin,softens body hair, great on chapped lips, for sunburn, windburn, it's a bug repellent .It's great for removing make-up too.It’s also great for adult fun in the bedroom.Fantastic for massages,and it's the best lubricant you're going to find anywhere. There's no specific way it has to be used... Me?-For full body,I put it in a spray bottle and spray it on -Then rub it in all over as I'm finishing in the shower.For make-up? You can use it during & or after washing. Me?-Wash your face first.After washing-Then get a cotton ball and go over your face with the pure oil.Then I use a little bit of pure 100% aloe Vera-fractionally distilled Liquid on a cotton ball as well.(also good for your skin) Use that to wipe off any excess oils... You'll see and feel the difference right away Tyra.You'll stop having a problem with ashy skin,and

Posted by Wen 12/18/06 8:43 AM

I really loovvvvveeeeeeeeeeee vaseline. I use it on my lips every day its awsome! Thank god for vaseline.

Posted by Catherine 12/13/06 8:52 AM

Hey.... Tyra... I reallly love ur show...epecially when u do episodes on little things and skin care products. I really wanna know WHERE i CAN GET THAT "JEWELED VAELINE" FROM? IF U COULD LET ME KNOW WOULD BE GREAT.... PLEASE PLEASE AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW SOON. I HAVE ALOT OF SKIN PROBLEMS..... SOME SUGGESTIONS WOULD HELP.

Posted by Mujgan 12/12/06 3:42 PM

Hey tyra i wounder how that vaseline works i wish i could have one its really nice that you gave them all out to the people at you show.Send me a vaseline if you can lol.

Posted by Brenedy 12/11/06 8:47 AM

My mom has exzema and she has it all over her body! She uses vaseline it helps the itching but so far they havnt found a cure yet.

Posted by Felicia 12/06/06 10:01 PM

hey tyra, i havn't tried the vaseline. but i will to see if it really works.... thnks for the great tips u be givin out... keep em comin cuz yo girl here can use them... take care

Posted by deep 11/30/06 5:49 PM