the invention concerns a haarentfernungsmittel in powdered form, comprehensive or consisting of- 3 to 5 wt.% thioglycolat,- 3 to 8 wt.% of calcium hydroxide.- 1.5 to 4 wt.% calcium oxide.a geruchsabsorber anda fillerthe invention also concerns the use of such a haarentfernungsmittels and a procedure for the removal of body hair.