The choice of an index or other protection will depend on skin type (phototype) of each person and their sensitivity index sun exposure. Here we show a table, so you can choose the tanning your skin needs:

  • Phototype 0

White hair, blue eyes, no freckles, no tan, albino skin and very sensitive. People who have this skin type should avoid sun exposure.

  • Phototype I

red hair, green or blue eyes, freckles, very numerous, tanned least very light skin and very sensitive. The first few days, extreme protection – SPF 30, and the rest of the holidays can spend a maximum protection – SPF 25.

  • Phototype II

blond hair, blue eyes, freckles, numerous, light tan, light-skinned and sensitive. The first few days, maximum protection – SPF 20, and then you can download a high protection – SPF 15.

  • Phototype III

blond or brown hair, brown eyes, few freckles, tan, clear, fair skin sensitivity or matte media. The first few days, high protection – SPF 12, and the rest average protection – SPF 10.

  • Phototype IV

Brown hair, dark eyes, no freckles, deep tan, dull skin sensitivity low. The first few days, average protection – SPF 8, and then you can go to SPF 6.

  • Phototype V

dark brown hair, dark eyes, no freckles, dark tan, dark skin and very sensitive. The first few days, average protection – SPF6, and the remaining low protection – SPF 4.

  • Phototype VI

black hair, black eyes, no freckles, tan, black, callous skin. It is not necessary protection.

In any case, experts recommend using sunscreen with a protection index greater than 15. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) warns that smaller factors are not effective in protection. However, recent studies conclude that 39% of the Spanish population uses indexes between 2 and 6.