A device is provided to remove a depilatory composition and depilated hair 18 from the skin (20). The device (2) is moved in the direction of arrow (22) over the skin (20), and has fins (12) which remove the depilatory composition and depilated hair. During this movement non-depilatory compositions, for example a moisturiser and/or a fragrance, are applied to the skin from a impregnated sponge or fabric part (24) leading the fins and a impregnated sponge or fabric part (26) trailing the fins.