What's Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type?

1. What happens to your skin when you are exposed to the sun without protection?

Always burns, never tans

Usually burns, tans minimally

Sometimes burns, gradually tans

Rarely burns, tans easily

Hardly ever burns, tans darkly

Never burns, deeply pigmented

Whats Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type? - Quiz

The Fitzpatrick Skin Type Quiz is a quick and informative tool designed to help you identify your skin type based on the Fitzpatrick scale, which classifies skin by... see moreits reaction to sun exposure. This quiz will guide you through a series of questions about your skin's natural color, response to sunburn, and tanning ability.

By understanding your Fitzpatrick skin type, you can make more informed decisions about skincare products, sunscreen usage, and sun protection strategies. Ideal for anyone looking to improve their skincare regimen or better protect their skin from UV rays, the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Quiz is a great step towards achieving healthier, more radiant skin. Take the quiz now and find out how to care for your skin!
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2. What is your natural skin color without sun exposure?

Very pale, milky white

Fair, light beige

Medium, light brown

Olive, moderate brown

Dark brown

Very dark brown, black

3. How does your skin respond to prolonged sun exposure?

Severe sunburn with blistering

Mild sunburn with some peeling

Rare sunburn, tans uniformly

Rarely burns, tans moderately

Tans quickly and deeply

Never burns, always dark

4. What is your ethnic background most closely associated with?

Northern European (Celtic)

Western European (Germanic, Scandinavian)

Southern European (Mediterranean)

Middle Eastern, Hispanic, South Asian

African, Caribbean, Aboriginal

Sub-Saharan African, African-American

5. How would you describe your skin's ability to tan?

Cannot tan, only burns

Tans slightly after burning

Tans gradually and moderately

Tans easily without burning

Tans very easily and deeply

Always deep and dark

6. What is your skin's reaction to a short period of sun exposure?

Always burns

Burns sometimes, but tans lightly

Rarely burns, tans slowly

Hardly burns, always tans

Tans deeply without burning

Never burns

7. How would you describe your skin tone when it tans?

Red or pink, does not tan

Light beige

Golden or light brown

Olive or moderate brown

Dark brown

Black or very dark brown

9. What best describes your hair color naturally?

Light blonde or red

Blonde or light brown

Dark blonde or chestnut

Dark brown

Brownish-black

Black

10. How would you best describe your ethnic heritage?

Celtic Caucasian

Caucasian, light-skinned European

Caucasian, dark-skinned European

Caucasian, Mediterranean

Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, Hispanic

Aborigine, African, African-American