This calculator estimates the time it takes for your skin to burn based on your skin type and the current UV index. Please note that this is an approximation and you should always use proper sun protection regardless of the estimated time.
| Skin Type | Description | Tanning Ability | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Very fair skin, white; red or blond hair; light-colored eyes; freckles likely | Always burns, does not tan | Scandinavian, Celtic |
| II | Fair skin, white; light eyes; light hair | Burns easily, tans poorly | Northern European (Caucasian) |
| III | Fair skin, cream white; any eye or hair color (very common skin type) | Tans after initial burn | Darker Caucasian (Central Europe) |
| IV | Olive skin, typical Mediterranean Caucasian skin; dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation | Burns minimally, tans easily | Mediterranean, Asian, Hispanic |
| V | Brown skin, typical Middle Eastern skin; dark hair; rarely sun sensitive | Rarely burns, tans darkly easily | Middle eastern, Latin, light-skinned African-American, Indian |
| VI | Black skin; rarely sun sensitive | Never burns, always tans darkly | Dark-skinned African American |
