Following the scale is an explanation of each of the skin types. At the end there is a scale providing a range for each of the six skin-type categories. Skin color ranges from 1 (palest and most susceptible to sun damage) to 6 (darkest and least affected by the sun). The Fitzpatrick Skin-Type Chart You can use this skin-type chart for self-assessment, by adding up the score for each of the questions youve answered.

When I was developing Eye Design’s six mineral-based Microblading Pigments (Caramel, Cappuccino, Coffee, Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Espresso), of course I kept the Fitzpatrick Scale in mind! Depending on the client’s desires (i.e., how subtle or how bold she wants her new brows), each pigment can fit a range of Fitzpatrick skin types.Ĭaramel works for clients who are a 1 or 2 Coffee is best on a 3, 4 or 5 Chocolate, our most universal pigment, is slightly warmer than Coffee, but also works best on a 3, 4 0r 5 Dark Chocolate targets the 4-5-6 range Espresso was designed with all our 5 and 6 clients in mind. What Are the Fitzpatrick Scale Skin Types Where you fall on the Fitzpatrick skin type chart depends on a few factors, but mostly on your skin color. sun reaction: never freckles, never burns, and always tans darkly.skin color (before sun exposure): black.sun reaction: rarely freckles, almost never burns, and always tans.natural hair color: dark brown to black.skin color (before sun exposure): dark brown or black.sun reaction: doesn’t really freckle, burns rarely, and tans often.skin color (before sun exposure): olive or light brown.sun reaction: skin might freckle, burns on occasion, and sometimes tans.This skin type requires very little sun exposure to develop a tan and is rarely susceptible to skin cancer. This skin tone tans very quickly with sun exposure and will rarely burn or freckle. natural hair color: dark blonde or light brown Fitzpatrick Skin Type 5 The 5th of 6 skin types is a dark brown pigmentation that is very melanin-rich in the skin.

skin color (before sun exposure): fair to beige, with golden undertones.sun reaction: skin usually freckles, burns and peels often, and rarely tans.skin color (before sun exposure): fair or pale.sun reaction: skin always freckles, always burns and peels, and never tans.natural hair color: red or light blonde.eye color: light blue, light gray, or light green.skin color (before sun exposure): ivory.The Fitzpatrick Scale helps us differentiate among six different skin shades. This foolproof guide is used by health professionals to determine the risk of skin cancer and other skin conditions, by techies to develop an inclusive range of emojis and by beauticians (like us!) to assist in making our clients confident and happy. Everything you need to know about the Fitzpatrick ScaleĮver wondered how Eye Design’s technicians choose the right shade pigment for their clients every single time? I trained them to always consider the Fitzpatrick Scale when going through the process with the client.