A method of removing hair from skin is provided comprising the steps of: (a) applying a protective composition to an area of skin on which unwanted hair is growing, wherein the protective composition comprises at least 75% petrolatum by weight of the protective composition, the protective composition having a cone penetration of 160 to 210； (b) applying a depilatory composition to the area of skin to which the protective composition has been applied, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent.
