The invention relates to a composition and a method for mitigating redness or inflammation of mammalian skin comprising administering to mammalian skin a composition consisting of an effective amount of alkanolamine, feverfew or soy or mixtures thereof, one or more optional benefit agents and one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers. More particularly, it relates to a composition for mitigating skin irritations such as retinol/retinoid irritation and their applications to mammalian skin.