Embodiments relate to a method of epilating a body surface includes applying to the body surface an epilation composition having a first shear storage modulus and a second shear storage modulus. The first shear storage modulus is less than 0.1% of a second storage modulus. The first shear storage modulus is measured at a first temperature and said second shear storage modulus is measured at a second temperature. The first temperature and the second temperature are no more than 10 Celsius degrees apart, and the first temperature and the second temperature are both within the range of 25.degree. C. and 50.degree. C. The method further comprises removing the epilation composition in a manner sufficient to epilate the skin.