Table 3 Minimal Erythemedose and skin types.

From: UV index-based model for predicting synthesis of (pre-)vitamin D3 in the mediterranean basin

Skin type

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

1 MED (J/m2Erthema)

200

250

300

450

600

1000

Tanning ability

Always burns, does not tan

Burns easily, tans poorly

Tans after initial burn

Burns minimally, tans easily

Rarely burns, tans darkly easily

Never burns, always tans darkly

Skin color

Light

Light

Medium

Medium/dark

Dark

Black

Hair color

Red/blond

Red/blond/Light brown

Chestnut/dark blond/ lightandmedium brown

Medium anddark brown/black

Dark brown/black

Black

Eye color

Blue/green/grey

Blue/green/grey/hazel

Brown/blue/green/grey/hazel

Hazel/medium anddark brown/black

Dark brown/black

Black