Abstract: A composition which is a cream or lotion for topical application to human skin. The composition includes emu oil as a component. Emu oil is generally comprised of myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, margaric acid, stearic acid, elaidic acid, oleic acid, vaccenic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidic acid and eicosenoic acid. The composition also includes a medically active component, such as lactic acid or some other alpha-hydroxy acid. The balance of the components of the composition are water, glycerin, and an emulsion base. Liposomes may be included in the composition. The composition provides for increased skin penetrability due to the emu oil.