This skin type chart can be used for self-assessment, by adding up the score for each of the questions answered.
At the end of the self-assessment you can use the Fitzpatrick Scale to evaluate your score.
Genetic Disposition
Score |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
What is your eye colour? |
Light blue, Light Grey, Light Green |
Blue, Grey or Green |
Hazel or Light Brown |
Dark Brown |
Brownish Black |
What is your natural hair colour? |
Sandy Red or Light Blond |
Blond |
Chestnut/Dark Blond/Light Brown |
Dark Brown |
Black |
What is your natural skin colour before sun exposure? |
Ivory White |
Fair/Pale or Reddish |
Fair with Beige tint |
Olive or Light Brown |
Dark Brown or Black |
How many freckles do you have on unexposed areas? |
Many |
Several |
Few |
Incidental |
None |
Total score for Genetic Disposition: _____
Reaction to Sun Exposure
Score |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
What’s your skin’s reaction to the sun? |
Always Burns, Blisters and Peels |
Often Burns, Blisters and Peels |
Burns Moderately |
Burns Rarely |
Never Burns |
To what degree does your skin tan? |
Hardly or not at all |
Light colour tan |
Reasonable tan |
Tan very easy |
Turn dark brown quickly |
Does your skin tan within several hours after sun exposure? |
Never |
Seldom |
Sometimes |
Often |
Always |
What is your face’s sensitivity to the sun? |
Very sensitive |
Sensitive |
Normal |
Resistant |
Never had a problem |
Total score for Reaction to Sun Exposure: _____
Tanning Habits
Score |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp/tanning cream)? |
More than 3 months ago |
2-3 months ago |
1-2 months ago |
Less than a month ago |
Less than 2 weeks ago |
Did you expose the area to be treated to the sun? |
Never |
Hardly ever |
Sometimes |
Often |
Always |
Total score for Tanning Habits: _____
Skin Type Score - Fitzpatrick Skin Type
0-7 |
I |
8-16 |
II |
17-25 |
III |
25-30 |
IV |
over 30 |
V -VI |
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SKIN TYPES
Fitzpatrick Scale
Fitzpatrick Skin Type Chart
