Be Bright Tan Responsibly

Fitzpatrick Skin Typing Chart

You can use this skin-type chart for self-assessment by adding up the score for each of the questions you've answered.
At the end, there is a scale providing a range for each of the six skin-type categories. Following the scale is an explanation of each of the skin types. You can quickly and easily determine which skin type you are.

Genetic Disposition						Points for Question
What is the color of your eyes?	Light Blue, Grey, Green	Blue, Grey, Green	Blue	Dark Brown	Brownish Black
What is the natural color of your hair?	Sandy Red	Blonde	Chestnut / Dark Brown	Dark Brown	Black
What is the color of your skin (non-exposed areas)?	Reddish	Very Pale	Pale with Beige Tint	Light Brown	Dark Brown
Do you have freckles on unexposed areas?	Many	Several	Few	Incidental	None

Total Score for Genetic Disposition

Reaction to Sun Exposure						Points for Question
What happens when you stay in the sun too long?	Painful redness, blistering, peeling	Blistering followed by peeling	Burns sometimes followed by peeling	Rare burns	Never had burns
To what degree do you turn brown?	Hardly or not at all	Little color tan	Reasonable	Tan very easily	Turn dark, brown quickly
Do you turn brown within several hours after sun exposure?	Never	Seldom	Sometimes	Often	Always
How does your face react to the sun?	Very sensitive	Sensitive	Normal	Very resistant	Never had a problem

Total Score for Reaction to Sun Exposure

Tanning Habits						Points for Question
When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp/tanning cream)?	More than 3 months ago	2-3 months ago	1-2 months ago	Less than a month ago	Less than 2 weeks ago
Did you expose the area to be treated to the sun?	Never	Hardly ever	Sometimes	Often	Always

Total Score for Tanning Habits

Your Tanning Consultant will recommend the appropriate tan time based on your skin sensitivity score.