How do I find the right sun protection factor?
SPF = Sun Protection Factor
Skin type I.
Characteristics of the skin type
Noticeably light skin tone with freckles. Mostly blue eyes, light blonde or reddish hair and hardly any tan.
Self-protection time and recommended SPF:
10 minutes / SPF 30 - 50
Skin type II
Characteristics of the skin type
Light skin color, often freckles. Blue, green or gray eyes, blonde hair and slow, minimal tanning.
Self-protection time and recommended SPF:
10-20 minutes / SPF 30
Skin type III
Characteristics of the skin type
Medium skin tone. Gray, brown, green or gray eyes, dark blonde or light brown hair and a slow but steady tan.
Self-protection time and recommended SPF:
20-30 minutes / SPF 20-30
Skin type IV
Characteristics of the skin type
Light brown skin. Brown eyes. Brown or black hair. Fast browning.
Self-protection time and recommended SPF:
30 minutes / SPF 20
Skin type V
Characteristics of the skin type
Even when you are not tanned, you have dark skin without freckles. Brown eyes, black hair. Fast, intensive tanning.
Self-protection time and recommended SPF:
90 minutes / SPF 10