This invention relates generally to compositions comprising honey and glycerine, methods for preparing such compositions and their use for the treatment or prevention of skin diseases such as acne, rosacea, nappy rash, or those caused by herpes simplex virus 1 or herpes simplex virus 2.本發明一般而言係關於包含蜂蜜及甘油之組合物、用於製備該等組合物之方法及其用於治療或預防諸如痤瘡、酒渣鼻、尿布疹或彼等由單純皰疹病毒1或單純皰疹病毒2引起之皮膚疾病之用途。