SKIN TYPE 1: Pale white skin- always burns, does not tan naturally. SKIN TYPE 2: Fair skin- burns easily, tans poorly. SKIN TYPE 3: Darker white skin- tans after initial burn. SKIN TYPE 4: Light brown skin- burns minimally, tans easily. SKIN TYPE 5: Brown skin- rarely burns, tans darkly easily SKIN TYPE 6: Dark brown or black skin- never burns, always tans darkly.