Smart Tanning

There are 6 basic skin types:

Type	Skin Characteristics	Recommended Tanning Frequency
1	Bright white skin that burns easily and rarely tans. Red hair with blue or green eyes and freckles.	This skin type should avoid sun exposure both indoors or out. This skin type is unable to produce enough melanin to protect them from sunburns that can lead to skin damage.

2	Light colored skin, which burns easily. Can tan but still susceptible to sunburn. Blonde or red hair, brown or blue eyes and freckles.	This skin type can be exposed to indoor tanning rays in moderation and in very short periods of exposure. Extreme caution should be taken to avoid sunburn.

3	Tans easily, but still susceptible to moderate sunburn. This is the most common skin type in North America. Brown eyes and darker hair.	This skin type can expect a rich, golden tan, indoor or outdoors, when exposed 10 to 15 minutes 2 - 3 times per week (indoors).

4	Tans easily and almost never burns. Dark eyes, dark hair and Mediterranean, Oriental or Hispanic heritage.	This skin type can be exposed to tanning rays for longer periods of time (indoors and outdoors).

5	Rarely burns and tans easily and cumulatively. Dark hair and eyes and are of Indian, Hispanic or African descent.	This skin type can be exposed to tanning rays for longer periods of time (indoors and outdoors).

6	Can tan despite their black skin. Never sunburn and have dark hair and usually are of African, or Aboriginal descent.	This skin type usually tans indoors for the health benefits of moderate exposure to sunlight and/or medical reasons.

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