Fitzpatrick scale to identify natural skin type

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Your Skin Type & Custom Color Match Explained

Understanding your natural skin type is the foundation of a flawless, custom spray tan. At BTan, LLC, Brandon uses professional tools like the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Guide and the Norvell Colorology Chart to determine how your skin responds to color, how deeply it can tan, and which undertones will look the most natural on you. To ensure the most seamless experience — especially for mobile appointments — Brandon asks that you review the charts below and identify the skin type and color depth you feel best represents you. This helps Brandon prepare the exact solutions, undertones, and rapid‑rinse options needed to create your perfect custom glow the moment he arrives.

Skin Type I

Skin Type I includes very fair, ivory, or porcelain skin that often has pink or cool undertones. These clients typically have light eyes, blonde or red hair, and burn easily with little to no natural tanning. Brandon approaches Skin Type I with precision, choosing softer, controlled color depth and recommending rapid solutions with shorter development times. This ensures the tan enhances the skin without overpowering it, creating a soft, natural glow instead of an overly dark result.

If you identify as Skin Type I, select lighter color depths or rapid solutions with shorter rinse times.

Skin Type II

Skin Type II ranges from fair to light beige with neutral, pink, or slightly warm undertones. These clients may tan lightly but still burn easily. For Skin Type II, Brandon selects formulas that build depth gradually while maintaining a natural finish. This skin type benefits from medium‑depth solutions and carefully timed rapid tans, allowing Brandon to create a warm, even glow that looks effortless and sun‑kissed.

If you identify as Skin Type II, choose light‑to‑medium color depths for the most natural result.

Skin Type III

Skin Type III includes medium beige to olive skin tones with a wide range of undertones. These clients tan more easily and burn less frequently. At BTan, LLC, this skin type offers the most flexibility — allowing Brandon to use richer color options, deeper bronzers, and a wider range of Norvell solutions. Brandon customizes the shade to enhance your undertones, whether you prefer a soft golden glow or a deeper, more defined tan.

If you identify as Skin Type III, you may choose medium, dark, or rapid options depending on your desired depth.

Skin Type IV

Skin Type IV features olive to medium‑brown skin with warm, neutral, or golden undertones. These clients tan easily and rarely burn. Brandon uses this natural depth to your advantage, selecting solutions that amplify your warmth while maintaining balance and dimension. This skin type pairs beautifully with deeper brown and violet‑brown formulas, creating a rich, radiant finish that looks naturally sun‑developed.

If you identify as Skin Type IV, medium‑to‑dark depths or violet‑brown undertones will complement you best.

Skin Type V

Skin Type V includes deep brown skin tones with warm or neutral undertones. These clients tan very easily and almost never burn. At BTan, LLC, Brandon chooses solutions that enhance your natural richness while adding smooth, even depth across the skin. Violet‑brown and double‑dark formulas work exceptionally well here, creating a luminous, even glow that elevates your natural tone without looking artificial.

If you identify as Skin Type V, choose dark or double‑dark depths for the most balanced enhancement.

Skin Type VI

Skin Type VI includes very deep brown to dark ebony skin tones with naturally rich pigmentation. These clients do not burn and deepen beautifully with the right solution. Brandon uses advanced colorology to ensure the tan enhances your natural depth rather than simply darkening it. Rapid solutions with longer development times and violet‑brown undertones create a smooth, radiant finish that adds warmth, glow, and uniformity across the skin.

If you identify as Skin Type VI, select dark or maximum‑depth violet‑brown formulas for the most radiant finish.

Every skin type deserves a custom approach — and at BTan, LLC, that’s exactly what Brandon delivers. Before your appointment, especially if Brandon is traveling to you for a mobile session, please take a moment to review the charts and identify the skin type and color depth that best matches your natural complexion and desired result. This ensures Brandon arrives fully prepared with the exact solutions needed to create a seamless, balanced, and beautifully personalized glow.

** Please indicate your skin type and Norvell color choice at the time of booking so Brandon can bring the perfect solution to your appointment.