Fitzpatrick Scale

Fitzpatrick Scale skin pigmentation skin color
  • Type 1 – typically has light, ivory skin but when exposed to the sun always burns and peels but never tans.
  • Type 2 – has a light, fair complexion and burns quickly when exposed to the sun and rarely tans.
  • Type 3 – usually has a beige tint to the skin and may burn when exposed to the sun, but is capable of tanning.
  • Type 4 – this is a person with an olive skin or light brown tone and will not freckle when exposed to the sun. This person rarely gets a sun burn and tans regularly.
  • Type 5 – is a dark brown or black skin tone, rarely gets a sun burn and always tans under sun exposure.
  • Type 6 – is black and is the darkest skin tone. This person never burns and tans quickly when exposed to the sun.