Skin types
Synonym(s)
Light skin type; Pigment types; Skin type
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
According to the different reaction of the skin to UV light, depending on the natural degree of pigmentation or the ability to pigment, 6 skin types are distinguished, For the European population only the pigment types I-IV play a role. Pigment type V refers to dark-skinned ethnic groups such as Indians, pigment type VI to black skin colors.
- Pigment type I ("Celtic type"): The skin is particularly sensitive, very fair, prone to freckles and sunburn, hardly tans. Hair colour: reddish, eye colour: green or blue, self-protection time: 5-10 minutes.
- Pigment type II ( Northern European type ): The skin is fair and sensitive, sunburn frequent, weak tan. Hair colour: Blond to brown, eye colour: Blue, green or grey. Self-protection time: 10-20 minutes.
- Pigment type III ( dark-skinned European type ): The skin is not very sensitive, always appears lightly tanned, at most weak sunburn. Hair colour: Brown, eye colour: Grey to brown. Self-protection time: Approx. 30 minutes.
- Pigment type IV ("Mediterranean type"): The skin is olive tinted, insensitive, tans quickly and deeply. Hair colour: Dark brown or black, eye colour: Very dark brown. Self-protection time: Approx. 40 minutes.