Everyone's skin type is different, and knowing your skin type is vital when selecting the sun care solution that works best for you.  In this article, our resident skin care expert talks about how to identify your skin type.

Skin tone varies depending on the amount of melanin (the skin pigment) present in the skin's epidermis (the outer most layer of the skin).  Very light skin contains only small amounts of melanin and often can appear reddish due to blood vessels at the skin surface.

Skin type can be categorised according to the table below and it is important to be able to identify your skin type in order to select the most appropriate sunscreen. The nearer your skin type is to Type I, the more quickly you are likely to burn when exposed to the sun. 

Those with skin that burns easily should look for a sun cream that has a higher SPF value, and should also be careful to minimise their exposure to the sun. Those with a more resilient skin type may be able to use a lower SPF, and stay exposed to the sun for longer durations without burning.