Remove unwanted hair and get smooth, hair-free skin. Cream depilatories work fast and offer painless hair removal. Wax strips are easy to use at home and are a quick way to get rid of pesky facial hair. Chemical depilatories are used primarily for the arms and legs. They should not be used on the face unless specifically stated on the product label. It is claimed that the results of depilatories last longer than those of shaving because the hair is removed closer to the skin surface. Besides that, using a depilatory does not have the masculine connotation of shaving.