Skin types



The offensive holiday for many is associated with rest on the seaside beaches and obtaining a cherished sunbath. After all, the sight of a beautiful tanned skin always evokes admiration of others and is the embodiment of health, success and style. Thanks to the healing properties of ultraviolet rays, regular sun baths contribute to the production of vitamin D by the body, which normalizes the processes of vital activity of the body and has an excellent rejuvenating effect. However, it must be remembered that excessive exposure to direct sunlight on the contrary leads to an acceleration of the aging process of the skin and can lead to such unpleasant consequences as overheating, burn and even the development of a terrible disease - melanoma.

What are skin phototypes?

The skin type is the degree of its sensitivity to direct sunlight. Scientifically proven that the skin of people of different phototypes reacts to ultraviolet radiation in different ways. The skin classification by phototypes was developed in 1975 by the American scientist Thomas Fitzpatrick and includes 6 types, each of which has its own characteristic features.

Sunbathing on a phototype

To leave nothing was overshadowed and brought you only pleasant memories, you should always follow the rules of a beautiful sunburn and take into account such individual for each person concept as skin phototype.

Below is a table where you will determine the identity of your skin to a certain phototype, which will help to prevent risks associated with the tanning procedure and correctly select the right sunscreen products with the required degree of SPF-factor of sun protection.

Skin photo	Characteristics	Degree of natural skin protection and tendency to tan	Recommended sun protection
I - Celtic type	Very light, pale skin, lots of freckles, light or red hair, blue or light gray eyes	The time of natural protection is almost zero and is a maximum of 5-10 minutes, hence the high probability of obtaining severe sunburn. Sunburn, does not lie on the skin.	Sunscreen for the face - with SPF 40-60, for the body - with SPF 20-40
II - Light-skinned European	Light skin, sometimes there is a small amount of freckles, hair color from blond to chestnut, blue, gray or green eyes	The time of natural skin protection is 10-20 minutes, tanning is possible in an easy degree, the skin often burns and slices	Sunscreen for the face - with SPF 20-40, for the body - with SPF 10-20
III - Black European	Slightly dark swarthy skin, almost free of freckles, hair from dark blond to light or dark brown, light brown eyes	The time of natural skin protection is 20-30 minutes, the skin tans well, however, if excessive contact with the sun is possible, scorching	Sunscreen for the face - with SPF 10-20, for the body - with SPF 10-15
IV - Mediterranean	Swarthy, olive skin, without freckles, dark chestnut or black hair, dark brown or black eyes	The time of natural skin protection is 30-40 minutes, the skin quickly and easily lends itself to a tan that lasts for a long time. Never burn, but excessive exposure to sunlight leads to premature aging of the skin.	Sunscreen for the face - with SPF 10-20, for the body - with SPF 5-10
V - Asian or Middle Eastern	Swarthy skin with a slightly yellowish tinge, without freckles, dark or black hair, dark eyes	Sunburn is very fast and deep, the skin never burns	Not required
VI - African	Dark skin with black and black hue, black hair and eyes	Skin is not subject to sunburn and never burns	Not required

Note: tender baby skin always refers to the phototype I by default.