Fitzpatrick Skin Types

Fitzpatrick skin typing is a way of classifying skin types with specific reference to the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.

Fitzpatrick skin type 1

• Very pale white skin, often with green or blue eyes and fair or red hair
• Sun reaction: skin always freckles, always burns and peels, and never tans

Fitzpatrick skin type 2

• Fair or pale skin, often with blue, gray, or green eyes, blonde hair
• Sun reaction: burns, freckles, and rarely tans

Fitzpatrick skin type 3

• Fair skin with hazel or brown eyes and brown hair
• Sun reaction: Burns then tans, skin might freckle, burns on occasion

Fitzpatrick skin type 4

• Light brown skin, dark eyes, and dark hair
• Sun reaction: burns a little and tans easily

Fitzpatrick skin type 5

• Brown skin, dark eyes, and dark hair
• Sun reaction: easily tans to darker color and rarely burns

Fitzpatrick skin type 6

• Dark brown or black skin, dark eyes, and dark hair
• Sun reaction: never burns but tans darker