Skin type

 

Skin types that are more sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation burn more quickly and are at a greater risk of skin cancer.

How would you describe your skin?

 

Skin type

Natural skin appearance Sensitivity to the sun Tendency to burn Skin cancer risk
1 Very fair, pale white skin Highly sensitive to UV Always burns, never tans
 Greatest risk of skin cancer
2 Fair, white skin Very sensitive to UV Always burns easily, tans minimally High risk of skin cancer
3 Light brown skin Sensitive to UV Burns moderately, tans uniformly High risk of skin cancer
4 Moderate brown skin Less sensitive Burns minimally, always tans well
 Exposure over a lifetime can still risk skin cancer
5 Dark brown skin Minimal sensitivity Rarely burns, tans profusely
 Exposure over a lifetime can still risk skin cancer
6 Deeply pigmented, dark brown to black skin Minimal sensitivity Never burns Not immune to skin cancer. Skin cancers that do occur are often detected at a later, more dangerous stage
 

UV Alert

For: Melbourne, 13 Mar

Sun Protection required: 10:20 am to 4:40 pm

Alert: 7

Other locations around Victoria

What is the UV Alert?

Also refer to:

Slip on a Shirt Slop on Sunscreen Slap on a Hat Seek Shade Slide on some Sunglasses