WHAT IS A PHOTOTYPE ?
If you have skin then you need to know about phototypes.
Phototypes are determined by how much melanin you have in your skin.
They influence how your skin reacts to the sun, cosmetic procedures and ingredient dosages.
There are 6 phototypes: I, II, III (white skin) and IV, V, VI (light brown to black skin).
Phototypes IV, V, VI, have a different skin physiology and have been historically overlooked in skincare research and testing.
That's where we come in...
Our team has 20+ years of experience treating the unique needs of phototypes IV, V and VI, addressing the functional and physiological differences of skin tone through science.
FIND YOUR PHOTOTYPE
PHOTOTYPE IV PROFILE
Phototype IV SKIN PHYSIOLOGY:
- Skin tone light brown to olive
- Tans easily, moderate to high risk of hyperpigmentation
- Moderate risk of ageing from sun exposure
COMMON SKIN CONCERNS:
- Redness, uneven skin tone, discoloration
- Brown, dark spots
- Pore size, fine lines
PHOTOTYPE V PROFILE
Phototype V SKIN PHYSIOLOGY:
- Skin tone brown to deeper brown
- Tans very easily, very high risk of hyperpigmentation
- Low risk of ageing from sun exposure
COMMON SKIN CONCERNS:
- Hyperpigmentation, brown, dark spots
- Enlarged pores, excess sebum, acne
- Dry patches
PHOTOTYPE VI PROFILE
Phototype VI SKIN PHYSIOLOGY:
- Skin tone very dark brown to black
- Always tan, very high risk of hyperpigmentation
- Very low risk of ageing from sun exposure
COMMON SKIN CONCERNS:
- Dry, flaky skin, excess sebum
- Acne, hyperpigmentation, dark spots
- Dull skin
