A combination and methods are disclosed for treating and/or preventing a skin condition associated with a disorder of the sebaceous glands and/or disorder of the stratum corneum. The combination comprises an effective amount of taurine and an effective amount of magnesium, wherein the combination of the effective amounts of taurine and magnesium is sufficient to help normalize sebaceous gland and/or stratum corneum function, and thereby treat and/or prevent the skin condition. In one embodiment, the skin condition is rosacea.
