A method of protecting skin from an environmental stressor that includes identifying a target skin portion where protection from environmental stress is desired and topically applying a suitable skin care composition thereto. The skin composition may include a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B3 compound, a safe and effective amount of a salicylate or a suitable derivative of salicylate, an organic sunscreen active, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The composition may have a pH of between about 5 and about 7, and is left on the target skin portion for a sufficient amount of time for the vitamin B3 compound and salicylate to provide protection from the environmental stressor.
