"Ripped abs" - Preparation H, WitchHazel?

[Jeff Rippe]

I've heard that rubbing Preparation H on your abs is an effective final touch before a contest/photo shoot (it pulls out the water for ultimate definition).  I also understand that Prep H contains Witchhazel which is an astringent so it makes sense.

Anyone tried either one of these?

[ralph4u2c]

ya it draws water out of your skin similar to how that cutting gel crap works but what ive read and seems to make sense, after about 3-4 hours your body just puts the water back in the skin and can sometimes store more water in the skin than before you removed it. i would use it 1-2 hours before a comp, pics, or photoshoot.

[lovely]

It doesn't do the Ultimate job but Prep H helps tighten the skin. Its the stuff list as the actuve ingredient.
I have used it.

[bigpetefox]

The main ingredient in Prep-H is Phenylephrine hcl 0.25%... It's a vasoconstricter(sp)..