Skin compositions comprising, hydrocortisone； allantoin； and a water-based vehicle that is essentially free of petroleum jelly, mineral oil and wax； and related method for protecting, healing and/or soothing the skin comprising: applying an effective amount of a cosmetic preparation selected from the group consisting of hand cream, foot cream, body cream, lip cream, lip gloss, lip stick, gel, balm and lotion to the skin surface； wherein said cosmetic preparation includes a skin composition made of hydrocortisone； allantoin； and a water-based vehicle that is essentially free of petroleum jelly, mineral oil and wax； and said effective amount is enough to protect, heal and/or soothe the skin surface.
