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Skin Qualities -- Skin Tone
| Skin Phototype | Typical Appearance | Burn or Tan? | Sun Sensitivity* |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Pale white-toned skin (often freckled) with red, blonde, or light brown hair and blue, green, or gray eyes | Cannot tan, always burns after a few minutes in the sun | Extreme |
| II | Light white-toned skin with light-colored hair and blue, green, or gray eyes | Tans minimally, always burns easily after a short time in the sun | Very sensitive |
| III | Medium white-toned skin | Can achieve a gradual, light brown tan, sometimes burns | Sensitive |
| IV | Olive-toned skin | Can achieve a medium brown tan easily, burns minimally | Minimally sensitive |
| V | Brown-toned skin | Can achieve a dark tan easily, rarely burns | Insensitive* |
| VI | Deep rich brown-toned or black skin | Can achieve a dark tan easily, rarely burns | Insensitive* |
*Insensitivity does not mean immunity to the sun's effects. Every skin type can burn and experience sun damage.
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