Your skin type is identified by various characteristics, such as hair colour or fairness of complexion. The skin is typically classed in four different types:
Skin type 1:
- Fair skin, often with freckles
- Blond or red hair
- Blue or green eyes
- Skin is extremely sensitive to the sun, always burns and does not tan
- Use a self tanning lotion if you must have a ‘tan’
Skin type 2:
- Fair skin, but a little darker than skin type 1
- Blond to dark blond hair
- Blue eyes
- Skin is also sensitive to the sun, tans slowly and is prone to sunburn
Skin type 3:
- Slightly darker complexion
- Dark blond to brown hair
- Various eye colours
- Skin is slightly sensitive to the sun, tans easily and quickly, the tan lasts a long time
Skin type 4:
- Light brown skin
- The hair is dark brown or black
- Dark eyes
- The skin is robust, tans quickly and deeply, the tan lasts a long time