Fitzpatrick Skin Type Calculator
Determine your Fitzpatrick skin type based on how your skin reacts to sun exposure.
Get personalized SPF advice.
Your Skin Type
The Fitzpatrick Scale classifies skin into six types based on how it responds to UV exposure.
| Type | Skin Color | Reaction to Sun |
|---|---|---|
| I | Very fair, freckles | Always burns, never tans |
| II | Fair | Burns easily, tans minimally |
| III | Medium | Sometimes burns, tans gradually |
| IV | Olive | Rarely burns, tans easily |
| V | Brown | Very rarely burns, tans darkly |
| VI | Dark brown/black | Never burns, deeply pigmented |
SPF Recommendations:
- Types I–II: SPF 50+
- Types III–IV: SPF 30–50
- Types V–VI: SPF 15–30
All skin types benefit from sun protection regardless of how easily they tan.
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