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Your skin type affects how easily you sunburn. Sun protection measures should be used to prevent sunburn.
I
Lightest skin, red hair, freckles (extremely sensitive)
You sunburn very easily and are not likely to tan.
II
Very light skin, blue eyes (very sensitive)
You usually sunburn easily and tan a little.
III
Light skin (sensitive)
You sunburn sometimes and tan slowly.
IV
Light brown skin (moderately sensitive)
You sunburn a little and usually tan well.
V
Brown skin (minimally sensitive)
You rarely sunburn, and you tan well.
VI
Very dark skin (not sensitive)
You almost never sunburn, and you tan deeply.
Adaptation Date: 02/25/2022
Adapted By: Alberta Health Services
Adaptation Reviewed By: Alberta Health Services
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