Skin Type 1-

 

• This skin type should not really use a sunbed to tan, the UV exposure is very high and can cause severe damage.

• Always burns

• Never (rarely) tans

• Noticeably pale white skin – usually blonde / red features

 

Skin Type 2-

 

• This skin type will find it easier to tan but still with difficulty.

• Always burn

• Minimally tans

• White skin (Fair)- usually blonde features

 

Skin Type 3-

 

• This skin type usually tans with ease and modestly safely.

• Sometimes burns

• Gradually tans

• Medium white – (medium olive) – usually blonde / light features

 

Skin Type 4-

 

• This skin type is usually people that are quite naturally tan.

• Rarely burns

• Tans with ease

• Olive brown – usually dark features

 

Skin Type 5-

 

• This skin type is usually people that are usually brown year-round without exposure to UV

• Very rarely burns

• Tans very easily

• Brown- usually very dark features