A method, preferably a cosmetic and / or non-therapeutic method of - treating or preventing an
inflammation of a keratinous tissue; and / or -reducing or inhibiting the activity of IL-1α
protein, IL-8
protein and / or VEGF
protein in a keratinous tissue; and / or - soothing, reducing, treating and / or preventing one or more symptoms of a
sensitive skin, preferably chosen from the group consisting of
skin redness, vascular hyper-reactivity, stinging,
itching and burning; and / or - reducing
transepidermal water loss (TEWL), wherein the method comprises a step of application to such keratinous tissue of a combination, which combination comprises or consists of a)
Scutellaria extract; and b) Spent grain
wax, preferably a mixture comprising spent grain
wax,
argan oil, and
shea butter. A use and a composition useful in such method and use.