Skin Color Chart: Learn About Your Skin Type, Tone, and Undertones

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Do You Know Your Skin Type?

Did You Know? Fitzpatrick Skin Types are not about how much melanin is in your skin right now: it's about how your skin reacts.

Some clients my feel that their Fitzpatrick Skin Type somehow changes depending on how tanned they are at the moment of analysis, or their ethnicity and genetic make up. However, Fitzpatrick Skin Type is much more about how your skin reacts to certain stimulus e.g. sun or (micro) injury.

 

Use the scoring matrix and guide below to determine your own Fitzpatrick Skin Type.
Disclaimer: The scoring matrix and guide on this website is intended for entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute or replace medical advice. To better understand your own skin type please consult with your doctor or speak with your skincare provider in a consultation.

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IVONNE Fitzpatrick Skin Type Score

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1: Determine Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type

Finding your skin type is one of the first steps to understanding and working with your skin. The most common classification model is the Fitzpatrick Skin Type model. This model was developed in 1975 by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick.  The Fitzpatrick scale’s original purpose was to estimate the response of different skin types to ultraviolet light to administer light therapy for skin conditions namely Eczema, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and others. The Fitzpatrick Skin Type model is still widely used for dermatological research into human skin pigmentation.

2: Find Your Skin Colour

Determining your skin colour can help your PMU Artist choose the right permanent makeup pigments and assist your skincare specialist in creating a skincare plan. Locating your skin type can sometimes be done using resources like the chart above, but it is better to consult with a trained physician or professional.

3: Don't Forget About Your Eye and Hair Colour

When factoring in your skin type, think about all of the attributes that make up you. Your eyes and hair colour can tell you more about your genetic makeup than just your skin pigmentation. Our hair and eye colour provide clues into our genetic composition, and these are important.

4: Check With Your Dermatologist

Maintaining excellent skin health is important, and it’s best to discuss any skin concerns with a physician/dermatologist. Before using any self-prescribed cosmetic or beauty treatments, be sure to review your concerns and skin care plan with a qualified professional.

Racial Limitations of The Fitzpatrick Skin Type Method

Maintaining excellent skin health is important, and it’s best to discuss any skin concerns with a physician/dermatologist. Before using any self-prescribed cosmetic or beauty treatments, be sure to review your concerns and skin care plan with a qualified professional.