Type I - Very fair complexion: When exposed to sun skin becomes red and can burn very easily. Dark spots and /or freckles easily come out. It does not get tanned even if exposed to the sun over a long period of time.

Type II - Fair complexion: When exposed to the sun skin becomes red quickly and some risk of burning, but can tan over time.

Type III - Medium complexion: When exposed to the sun skin becomes slightly red but gradually reaches a golden/dark complexion.

Type IV - Dark comlpexion: When exposed to the sun skin becomes dark very quickly, never gets burned and keeps its bronze colour for a long time.