A night moisturizer for oily skin might sound ridiculous.
If you already have oily skin, then dryness is the last problem you need to worry about, right? Well, only partly right.
You can protect your complexion overnight, moisturize and actually balance those excess oils - if you use the right ingredients.
By the way, many people have what seems to be the worst possible type - combination skin, oily in some areas and dry in others.
The same excellent night moisturizer is perfect for this kind of skin, too.
The right ingredients will help to balance your body's natural sebum, moisturizing dry skin and easing the oil production in an oily complexion.
Here are some ingredients that make an excellent night moisturizer, suitable for all types of skin and all climates.
Active Manuka honey Honey has been used for thousands of years in cosmetics, for softness, beauty and to heal blemishes.
Today, scientists know that honey has antibacterial properties.
Researchers at New Zealand's Waikato University have found that honey from some varieties of the manuka bush in that country have unique qualities.
Active manuka honey heals blemishes, including acne and eve eczema and psoriasis.
It nourishes the skin and stimulates the immune system.
Avocado oil Avocado oil is high in sterolins, natural plant ingredients which reduce age spots, soften and moisturize the skin, and both protect against weather damage and help to heal the irritation from too much sun exposure.
Shea butter Shea butter is an emollient (softener), and it also soothes inflamed skin, reduces scars, and smooths wrinkles and stretch marks.
Babassu Babassu is a light, natural wax made from Babassu oil, which comes from the Babassu palm of Brazil.
Babassu oil is beneficial for both dry and oily complexions, moisturizing without making your face feel or look oily.
These are some ingredients that make an ideal night moisturizer for oily skin.