Table 1.

Skin sensitivity types to UVB radiation and the recommended tanning times per session

Skin type scale	Target minutes/session
Type I: always burns, never tans
Type II: always burns easily, tans minimally	3
Type III: burns moderately, tans gradually	6
Type VI: burns minimally, always tans well	9
Type V: rarely burns, tans profusely	12
Type VI: never burns, deeply pigmented	15

Adapted with modification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration skin type scale (18).