Have you ever bought an expensive cream because the advert promised “glass skin”… only to break out or feel oily after two days? That happens when you treat your skin like someone else’s. The secret to clear, glowing skin is NOT using 10 products. It’s using the RIGHT products for YOUR unique skin type.
Today we’ll help you discover your true skin type in under 5 minutes and show you exactly how to care for it – with simple routines that work in Uganda’s hot sun, dusty roads, and hard water.
First: The 5 Main Skin Types (Which one sounds like you?)
- Normal Skin
- Not too oily, not too dry
- Small pores, smooth texture
- Rarely gets pimples or flakes ? Lucky you! You just need gentle care.
- Oily Skin
- Shiny forehead, nose, and chin by midday
- Large visible pores
- Gets blackheads and pimples often ? Very common in Kampala because of heat + humidity
- Dry Skin
- Feels tight after washing
- Flakes or rough patches (especially elbows, knees, cheeks)
- Fine lines appear early ? Common during harmattan or after using harsh soap
- Combination Skin (The most common in Uganda!)
- Oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin)
- Dry or normal cheeks
- Pimples on forehead + dry patches on cheeks = classic combination
- Sensitive Skin
- Gets red, itchy, or burns easily
- Reacts to fragrance, weather changes, or new products
- May have eczema patches
How to Know Your Skin Type in 2 Minutes (Do This Test Right Now!)
Method 1: The “Bare Face” Test
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser
- Pat dry and DO NOT apply anything (no cream, no oil)
- Wait 30–45 minutes then check:
- Shiny all over ? Oily
- Tight and dull ? Dry
- Shiny only on forehead/nose ? Combination
- Feels comfortable ? Normal
- Red or stinging ? Sensitive
Method 2: The Tissue Test (Morning Test) Wake up, don’t wash face yet. Press a clean tissue on forehead, nose, cheeks:
- Oil on every spot ? Oily
- Oil only on nose/forehead ? Combination
- No oil at all ? Dry or Normal
Now: How to Care for YOUR Skin Type (Simple Daily Routines)
If You Have OILY Skin
Morning:
- Gentle foaming cleanser
- Lightweight gel moisturizer
- Sunscreen (very important!)
Night:
- Double cleanse if you wear makeup
- Clay mask 2× a week to control oil
Avoid: Heavy oils, thick creams, touching your face
If You Have DRY Skin
Morning & Night:
- Cream-based cleanser (never soap!)
- Rich moisturizer with shea butter or avocado oil
- Face oil at night
Avoid: Hot showers, alcohol-based toners
If You Have COMBINATION Skin
Morning:
- Gentle cleanser
- Light moisturizer on cheeks, slightly richer on dry areas
- Mattifying sunscreen
Night:
- Oil cleanser on T-zone only
- Hydrating mask on cheeks 2× a week
If You Have SENSITIVE Skin
- Patch test every new product on your inner arm first
- Use fragrance-free, hypoallergenic products
- Change one product at a time
- Always wear sunscreen
Common Mistakes Ugandans Make
- Using bar soap on face (too harsh!)
- Mixing too many actives (acid + bleach + steroids = disaster)
- Skipping moisturizer because “my face is oily” ? makes oil worse!
- Not wearing sunscreen daily ? dark spots and early aging
Want a Routine Made JUST for You?
Every skin is different – even twins! That’s why we created the MAK4 Personalized Skin Assessment.
Click here ? Take the FREE Personalized Skin Assessment Now
In just 3 minutes you answer simple questions and our skin experts will send you:
- Your exact skin type
- A custom morning + night routine
- The perfect MAK4 products for YOUR skin
- Bonus: Diet and lifestyle tips that work in Uganda
Over 8,000 Ugandans have already done it and say: “I finally stopped wasting money on wrong creams!” – Grace, Nakawa “My pimples reduced in just 10 days after following the plan” – Daniel, Mbarara
Stop guessing. Start glowing.
Take the assessment today ? https://mak4skincare.com/product/personalized-skin-assessment/
Your clearest, healthiest skin is waiting!
