Fitzpatrick Skin Type Assessment Form

The Fitzpatrick scale is how the industry classifies skin from type I to VI, and it’s fundamental to choosing safe laser and light settings. This assessment turns the classic questions into a quick, consistent form: eye colour, natural hair colour, unexposed skin colour, freckling, and how the skin responds to and tans in the sun. Together they build a reliable picture of a client’s skin type. Getting this right protects clients. Darker skin types hold more pigment and need more conservative settings to avoid burns and pigment changes, while fairer types tolerate more energy — and guessing by eye alone is how accidents happen. Capturing the client’s own answers in a standard format gives you a documented starting point that your practitioner confirms at the patch test. Use it as part of every new laser or IPL consultation. It’s free, brand-styled, and brings consistency and a clear record to a safety-critical judgement.