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.
