In principle, there are six different skin types. Each skin type has its own individual self-protection time. The sun protection factor extends the self-protection time by a corresponding factor. This means, for example, that for a skin type 2 you can theoretically stay in the sun for 30x10 min = 300 min with SPF 30. To avoid burning, however, you must make sure you apply the right amount of product, reapply regularly and respect the UV index.

Type 1

Very fair skin

Freckle-prone

Light, red or reddish-blond hair

Skin never tans gets sunburned very quickly

Self-protection period: 5-10 min

Type 2

Light skin

Light hair

Skin turns brown slowly

Has a tendency to sunburn

Self-protection period: 10-20 min

Type 3

Moderately fair skin

Light or brown hair

The skin turns brown a little faster

Sunburn is less frequent

Self-protection period: 15-25 min

Type 4

Brown skin

Dark brown to black hair

Browns relatively quickly

Few sunburns

Self-protection period: 20-30 min

Type 5

Dark brown skin

Black hair

Skin turns brown very quickly

Rarely gets sunburned

Self-protection period: 60 min

Type 6

Dark brown to black skin

Black hair

Skin turns brown very quickly

Rarely gets sunburned

Self-protection period: 60 min