Learn Your Skin Type Medical experts have identified six skin types: Skin Type I Burns easily and never tans. These people most likely have bright white skin, blue or green eyes and freckles, which usually reveals an English, Irish or Scottish
heritage. People with Type I skin should not tan indoors or outdoors. Their skin is unable to produce significant amounts of melanin to protect them from sunburns that can lead to skin damage. Skin Type II Can tan, but still susceptible to sunburn. Common traits include brown or blue eyes, red or blond hair and freckles. Heritage usually is English, Scottish or Scandinavian. Type II tanners should be cautious and take any
precautions to avoid sunburn. Skin Type III Tans easily, but still susceptible to moderate sunburns. The most common skin type in America. These people often have brown eyes, dark hair and Central European heritage. Skin Type IV Tans easily and almost never burns. These people often have dark eyes, dark hair and Mediterranean, Oriental or Hispanic
heritage. Skin Type V Rarely burns and tans easily and cumulatively. These people have dark hair and eyes and are of Indian, American Indian, Hispanic or African descent. Skin Type VI Can tan despite their black skin. Never sunburns. They usually have dark hair and are Africans, African-Americans or aborigines. | 
