It makes no difference whether you're Irish, African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American—or whatever! People of all races can burn—no matter who you are or where you live!
Although everyone is at risk from too much UV exposure, some people with certain skin types may have a higher risk factor. Typically, people with skin types I and II listed below have a higher risk factor.
| Skin Type |
History of Sunburning or Tanning |
| I |
Always burns easily, never tans |
| II |
Burns easily, tans minimally |
| III |
Burns moderately, tans gradually to light brown |
| IV |
Burns minimally, always tans well to moderately brown |
| V |
Rarely burns, tans profusely to dark brown |
| VI |
Never burns, deeply pigmented |