A composition and method for treating and controlling a skin disorder associated with acne vulgaris, androgenetic alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic eczema, psoriasis, pseudofolliculitis barbae uses odorants in a pharmaceutically suitable carrier. The odorants can be essential oils, such as eucalyptol, camphor white oil, menthol, and thymol and also contain one or more phenols. The composition also has antioxidants A and E or derivatives thereof mixed with water.