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Before tanning (indoors our outdoors), it is important to understand your skin type to minimize the likelihood of sunburn. The questions below are tools to assist, though ultimately education and experience are the best guides. There are six different classifications used by dermatologists ranging from Skin Type 1 (almost never tan) to Skin Type 6 (naturally dark skin that seems to tan endlessly)
Skin Type Quiz: Grab a pencil ,add up your points to see what skin type you have before you begin a tanning regiment both indoors and out!
Your eye color is:
Light blue, light gray or light green = 0
Blue, gray or green = 1
Hazel or light brown = 2
Dark brown = 3
Brownish black = 4
Your natural hair color is:
Red or light blonde = 0
Blonde = 1
Dark blonde or light brown = 2
Dark brown = 3
Black = 4
Your natural skin color (before sun exposure) is:
Ivory white = 0
Fair or pale = 1
Fair to beige, with golden undertone = 2
Olive or light brown = 3
Dark brown or black = 4
How many freckles do you have on unexposed areas of your skin?
Many = 0
Several = 1
A few = 2
Very few = 3
None = 4
Total score for genetic disposition: _______
How does your skin respond to the sun?
Always burns, blisters and peels = 0
Often burns, blisters and peels = 1
Burns moderately = 2
Burns rarely, if at all = 3
Never burns = 4
Does your skin tan?
Never -- I always burn = 0
Seldom = 1
Sometimes = 2
Often = 3
Always = 4
How deeply do you tan?
Not at all or very little = 0
Lightly = 1
Moderately = 2
Deeply = 3
My skin is naturally dark = 4
How sensitive is your face to the sun?
Very sensitive = 0
Sensitive = 1
Normal = 2
Resistant = 3
Very resistant/Never had a problem = 4
Total score for reaction to sun exposure: _______
Add up your genetic disposition and sun exposure totals to find your Fitzpatrick Skin Type: ___________________
Fitzpatrick Skin Types 1-5 Explained below:
Type 1 (0-6 points)
You always burn and never tan in the sun. You are extremely susceptible to skin damage. You should stay away from the sun as much as possible and use sunscreen and eye protection as much as possible. If you have this skin type you would notice that you only get more freckles and your skin would further redden. However there are other options to consider like sunless tanning equipment.
Type 2 ( 7-11 points)
You almost always burn and rarely tan in the sun. You are highly susceptible to skin damage. Generally follow The Skin Cancer Foundation's prevention tips but also consider using a sunscreen with a SPF of 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. There are mild and cosmetic sunless tanning equiptment that can get you the same results as a UV tanning session.
Type 3 (13-18 points)
You sometimes burn and sometimes tan in the sun. You are susceptible to skin damage. Be sure to apply a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every day, wear sun-protective eye wear and try not to be in the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Your skin will eventually turn to a light brown and minimally burns.
Type 4 (19-24 points)
You tend to tan easily and are less likely to burn. But you are still at risk for skin damage so use sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ outside and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Your skin will reach deep to dark shades of color.
Type 5 (25-30 points)
You tend to tan easily and rarely burn but still need to tan moderately and use protective eye wear to prevent UV damage. Your skin will reach deep to dark shades of color but like all skin types are still at risk for skin damage.
Type 6 (31 plus points)
You have a very dark skin type that rarely burns but you should still use sunscreen and are still susceptible to skin damage.
This skin type quiz is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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