The key to determining your SPF is identifying your skin type. Here are the six main skin types. Determine which one you are and then reference the SPF Chart below to maximize your protection when exposing yourself to the sun. Following these basic guidelines should ensure a nice even tan without burning.
Type 1 - Always burns easily, never tans, extremely sun sensitive. Includes red heads, freckle faced individuals.
Type 2 - Burns easily, tans minimally, also sun sensitive. Includes fair skinned, fair haired people. Many Northern Europeans fall into this group.
Type 3 - Sometimes burns, tans gradually to light brown, some sun sensitivity. Common among darker haired Caucasians.
Type 4 - Burns minimally, tans to moderate brown, and virtually no sun sensitivity.
Type 5 - Rarely burns, tans well, sun-insensitive skin. Includes Middle Eastern People, some Hispanics, some African Americans, and some native Americans.
Type 6 - Never burns, deeply pigmented, sun-insensitive skin.
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