0-6 points: Type 1
Sunburns quickly with under 20 minutes unprotected sun exposure. Very sensitive to the sun. Usually reacts well to exfoliation services. Hydration and sun protection 30+ is essential. Sun protection includes clothing, sunglasses, and hats.
7-12 points: Type 2
Does not tan well, always burns, somewhat sensitive to the sun. Usually reacts well to exfoliation services. Hydration and sun protection 30+ is essential. Sun protection includes clothing, sunglasses, and hats.
13-18 points: Type 3
Tans slightly, burns with moderate unprotected sun exposure. Hyperpigmentation is a possibility with chemical exfoliation. Use pigmentation suppression products post peel, with 30+ sun protection daily. Sun protection includes clothing, sunglasses, and hats.
19-24 points: Type 4
Tans gradually, seldom burns. Pre-treat the skin for chemical exfoliation. Use care with mechanical exfoliation. Use pigmentation suppression products pre and post peel, with 30+ sunscreen daily.
25-30 points: Type 5
Tans well, rarely burns. Pre-treat the skin for chemical exfoliation. Caution using resorcinol. Caution using mechanical exfoliation. Hyperpigmentation and scarring possible. Use pigmentation suppression products pre and post peel, with 15+ sunscreen daily.
31-36 points: Type 6
Never burns. Pre-treat for all exfoliation services. No resorcinol use. Hyperpigmentation and scarring possible. Avoid aggressive mechanical exfoliation. Use pigmentation suppression products pre and post peel, with 15+ sunscreen daily.