Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test

The Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test has long been a measure of the likely response of the skin to sun exposure. It shows how likely you are to burn when exposed to the sun and typical characteristics of each skin type.

Complete the skin type test to find out your skin type. We’ve made some recommendations that will help common skin complaints within each skin type.

Genetic Disposition

What are the colour of your eyes?
What is the natural colour of your hair?
What is the colour of your skin(non exposed areas)?
Do you have freckles on unexposed areas?

Reaction to Sun Exposure

What happens when you stay in the sun too long?
To What degree do you turn brown?
Do you turn brown within several hours after sun exposure?
How does your face react to the sun?

Tanning Habits

When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp/ tanning cream)?
Did you expose the area to be treated to the sun?

Your Skin Type is II

Typical Characteristics Burn Time Common Skin Complaints Products you might like
  • Pale/fair skin.
  • Sandy/brown hair.
  • Blue, green, brown eyes.
  • Usually burns.
  • Tans with difficulty.
  • Rosacea
  • Acne
  • Sun damage
 Rosacea: Acne: Sun Damage:
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Your Skin Type is IV

Typical Characteristics Burn Time Common Skin Complaints Products you might like
  • Olive to light-medium skin.
  • Brown hair.
  • Brown eyes.
  • Rarely burns.
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Scarring/Bruising
 Hyperpigmentation: Scarring/Bruising:
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You are Skin Type V or VI. These two skin types are very similar but you can select which skin type you are by whether or not you burn in the sun. If you do not burn at all, your skin type is Skin Type VI.

Your Skin Type is V

Typical Characteristics Burn Time Common Skin Complaints Products you might like
  • Dark brown skin.
  • Black hair.
  • Brown – dark brown eyes.
  • Very rarely burns.
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Scarring/Bruising
 Hyperpigmentation: Scarring/Bruising:

Your Skin Type is VI

Typical Characteristics Burn Time Common Skin Complaints Products you might like
  • Black skin.
  • Black hair.
  • Dark brown – black eyes.
  • Almost never burns.
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Scarring/Bruising
 Hyperpigmentation: Scarring/Bruising:
Reload Skin Type Test