Most people do not need ten products. A gentle cleanser, a moisturiser suited to your skin type and a daily sunscreen cover the basics for almost everyone.
Morning
Rinse or use a gentle cleanser, apply moisturiser while the skin is slightly damp, then sunscreen as the last step. Sunscreen matters in Kenya every day, including when it is cloudy, and on all skin tones.
Evening
Cleanse to remove sunscreen, sweat and dirt, then moisturise. Add an active ingredient only if you have a specific goal, and only one at a time.
Introducing an active
Start two or three nights a week and build up. If the skin stings, peels or becomes red, reduce the frequency rather than pushing through.
When to see someone
Painful or cystic acne, a rash that is spreading, or a mole that changes shape, colour or size should be seen by a clinician rather than treated with shop-bought products.