Type V Dark brown skin. Rarely burns, tans easily and substantially. Type IV Black or dark brown skin, brown eyes, black or dark brown hair. Burns only with severe exposure. If your skin description is not obvious, always use the lower of the potential type choices.
Most people can stay in the noon sun for up to one hour without burning.
Type II individuals can experience a burn in 30-60 minutes. 5 - 6 Moderate Indicates some significant risk of skin damage due to the sun. Unprotected exposure can result in a burn in only 20-30 minutes. 7 - 9 High Indicates high risk of harm from unprotected exposure to the sun. Very High Indicates very high risk from harm.