Skin Type Analyzer
Before tanning (indoors our outdoors), it is important to understand your skin type to minimize the likelihood of sunburn. The questions below are tools to assist, though ultimately education and experience are the best guides. There are six different classifications used by dermatologists ranging from Skin Type 1 (almost never tan) to Skin Type 6 (naturally dark skin that seems to tan endlessly)
Tanning Potential:
| Score | Skin Type | Tolerance & Common Reaction to Ultraviolet Radiation |
- Suggested Tanning Frequency
- Ideal Lotions to Maximize Results
- Tips and Tricks on Prolonging your Tan
- Skin Care Educational Material
Other things to consider
9. Are you now sunburned? (If Yes, we recommend that you do not tan.) YES No
10. Have you ever been advised by a physician to stay out of the sun? (*) YES No
11. Are you taking any medication that could cause
photosensitivity
(see photosensitivity page for known list)?
(*) YES
No
12. Are you pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant? (*) YES No
13. Do you have psoriasis? (*) YES No
14. Do you have systemic lupus erythematosus? (*) YES No
15. Have you ever been diagnosed with
and treated for a
skin cancer? (*) YES
No
* If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, we recommend that you seek your doctors advise before tanning