This quiz is based on the Fitzpatrick Skin classification system, which was developed in 1975 to determine the skin’s response to UV radiation exposure. Simply answer the questions below to discover your skin type and get personalized advice on the general care that you should take for your skin when enjoying the sun. Adapted from the Skin Cancer Foundation www. Skincancer. Org
Very light (blue, gray or green)
Blue, gray or green
Hazel or light brown
Dark brown
Brownish black
Light blue, light gray or light green
Light blond
Blond
Dark blond / Light brown
Dark brown
Black
Brownish black
Very fair skin, ivory white
Fair skin, pale
Fair skin, cream white
Olive skin, light brown
Brown skin, dark brown
Black skin
A lot
A few
Some
Very few
None
Many
Always burns
Burns easily
Sometimes burns
Rarely burns
Almost never burns
Never burns
Never tans
Tans with difficulty
Tans, but slowly
Tans gradually
Tans relatively easily
Tans easily and fast
Not at all
Very little
Lightly
Moderately
Deeply
My skin is naturally dark
Very sensitive
Sensitive
Normal
Resistant
Very resistant
Never had a problem