Depilatory compositions and articles and the use thereof

A method of removing hair from the skin, said method comprising applying to said hair a substantially dry article comprising an insoluble substrate, at least one oxidizing agent, and at least one reducing agent, wherein at least one of said at least one reducing agent is a depilatory agent, the equivalent ratio of said at least one oxidizing agent to said at least one reducing agent is less than 1:1, and said article is exothermic when wet with water and, wherein said article is wet with water prior to, during, or after said application.