Free AI Skin Assessment in 3 Simple Steps
Discover your Fitzpatrick skin type (I–VI), UV risk profile and personalised skincare plan — powered by AI trained on dermatology datasets.
Personalised
Tailored to your Fitzpatrick type
Fast Results
Complete in under 3 minutes
Science-Based
Fitzpatrick I–VI standard
AI-Powered
Trained on dermatology data
8 Signals Our AI Analyses
We combine visual cues, lifestyle data and family history into a single, dermatology-aligned skin profile.
UV sensitivity
How your skin reacts to 30 min of midday sun.
Hydration & barrier
Dryness, tightness and trans-epidermal cues.
Pigmentation pattern
Freckles, melasma, post-inflammatory marks.
Sebum & pore profile
Oiliness zones, congestion, breakout history.
Sensitivity triggers
Redness, stinging, reactive flushing.
Lifestyle signals
Sleep, stress, diet, smoking, alcohol.
Sun history
Childhood burns, tanning beds, outdoor work.
Family history
Melanoma, NMSC, atopic dermatitis, rosacea.
Your Journey to Better Skin Health
A scientifically-validated, three-step process for personalised skin insights.
Find Your Skin Type
Answer a short visual questionnaire so our AI can determine your Fitzpatrick skin type — the gold standard developed in 1975 by American dermatologist Thomas B. Fitzpatrick to classify how skin responds to UV radiation.
Find Your Risk Profile
We combine your skin type with lifestyle, family history, geography and UV exposure to estimate your personal risk for sun damage, premature ageing and skin cancer.
Personalised Care Plan
Receive an AI-generated care plan with daily routine, SPF guidance, ingredient picks and follow-up cadence — calibrated to your skin type and risk profile.
All Six Fitzpatrick Skin Types Explained
The dermatology gold standard for classifying UV response, used worldwide for SPF, laser and risk planning.
Type I
Skin: Very fair, often freckled
Sun reaction: Always burns, never tans
Type II
Skin: Fair
Sun reaction: Usually burns, tans minimally
Type III
Skin: Medium
Sun reaction: Sometimes burns, tans gradually
Type IV
Skin: Olive / light brown
Sun reaction: Rarely burns, tans well
Type V
Skin: Brown
Sun reaction: Very rarely burns, tans deeply
Type VI
Skin: Deeply pigmented dark brown to black
Sun reaction: Never burns
Knowing your Fitzpatrick type helps tailor SPF, retinoid strength, laser eligibility and the screening cadence recommended by your dermatologist. Pair this with our Mole Checker and Cancer Risk Check for a fuller risk picture.
Why a Proper Skin Assessment Is the Foundation of Every Skincare Decision
Most skincare advice on the internet is generic. A retinoid recommendation that suits a Fitzpatrick II in London may trigger weeks of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in a Fitzpatrick V in Lagos. A daily SPF 30 may be enough for a desk worker in Edinburgh but dangerously low for an outdoor worker in Sydney. A proper AI skin assessment fixes this by anchoring every downstream recommendation to your actual skin type, environment and risk profile — not a guess.
The Fitzpatrick scale, introduced by Harvard dermatologist Thomas B. Fitzpatrick in 1975, remains the backbone of modern dermatology. It is used to set safe laser parameters, predict melanoma risk, calibrate chemical peels, choose photoprotection strategies, and guide treatment for conditions ranging from acne to vitiligo. Yet most consumers have never been formally typed. Our AI assessment closes that gap in three minutes, using the same questions a dermatologist would ask in clinic.
Beyond phototype, your risk profile depends on cumulative UV exposure, family history of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, immunosuppression status, the presence of atypical naevi, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and sleep. We weight all of these together with the same logic used in clinical risk models, then translate the result into plain-English recommendations: how much SPF, how often to self-screen with our Mole Checker, when to escalate to an AI Skin Scan for a specific lesion, and what ingredients to look for using our INCI Ingredient Analyser.
Skin health is also systemic. Chronic inflammation, gum disease and cardiovascular risk are linked. That is why pairing your skin assessment with our Heart Health Check and Oral Health Check gives a more honest picture of overall wellbeing. If you already have lab results or a dermatology letter, the Report Scan tool can ingest the document and connect findings to your skin tracker so you can see trends over time.
Finally, this assessment is intentionally non-diagnostic. It is a screening and education tool — designed to raise the floor of skincare literacy, not replace your dermatologist. If we surface a high-risk profile or your AI Skin Scan flags a concerning lesion, the right next step is always an in-person clinical examination. Used this way, an AI skin assessment is one of the most impactful three minutes you can spend on your long-term health.
Related ScanSkinAI Tools
Your skin type unlocks smarter results across every other AI tool in the ScanSkinAI ecosystem.
AI Skin Scan
Photo-based check for 50+ skin conditions.
Mole Checker
ABCDE melanoma screening for moles.
Selfie Skin Scan
Acne, redness, pigmentation and ageing analysis.
Fitzpatrick Quiz
Quick self-test for your Fitzpatrick type.
UV Forecast
Real-time UV index and SPF guidance.
Scan Products
INCI ingredient analyser for skincare.
Wound Care
AI healing tracker for cuts and wounds.
Cancer Risk Check
6-cancer AI risk assessment incl. melanoma.
Heart Health Check
Cardiovascular risk scored by AI.
Oral Health Check
AI smile photo analysis.
Report Scan
Snap a derm report — get structured insights.
Why one check is rarely enough
A single scan tells you about one spot, on one day. But skin changes are about patterns over time — a new mole appearing, a slow shift in shape, size or colour, or a patch that simply isn't healing. Monitoring the same spots side-by-side, week after week, surfaces the subtle changes a one-off check will always miss — and gives you a clear record to show a clinician if something needs a closer look.
(ScanSkinAI is a screening and monitoring tool, not a diagnosis. Always see a clinician for anything that is changing, bleeding, or worrying you.)
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Skin Assessment FAQs
What is a Fitzpatrick skin type assessment?
The Fitzpatrick Scale (I–VI) classifies how skin responds to UV light. It's the dermatology gold standard for guiding SPF, laser settings, melanoma risk and skincare choices.
Is the ScanSkinAI skin assessment free?
Yes. The core skin type and risk assessment is free. Photo-based diagnostic checks (e.g., AI Skin Scan, Mole Checker) may have premium tiers for clinical-grade reports.
How accurate is the AI skin assessment?
Our AI is trained on dermatology image and questionnaire datasets and benchmarks against board-certified Fitzpatrick scoring. It is designed for screening and education — not as a substitute for a dermatologist.
How is this different from the AI Skin Scan?
The Skin Assessment classifies your underlying skin type and risk profile. The AI Skin Scan analyses a specific lesion or condition photo. Many users start here, then run targeted scans on areas of concern.
Does my Fitzpatrick type affect my cancer risk?
Yes. Fitzpatrick I–II have the highest melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer risk from UV. Types V–VI have lower UV burn risk but require attention to acral and mucosal lesions.
Can I use this for my child?
The questionnaire is designed for adults. For children, we recommend a paediatric dermatologist, but parents can use the results to guide age-appropriate SPF habits.
Is my data private?
Yes. Photos and answers are processed securely, never sold, and you can delete your account and data at any time.
How often should I retake the assessment?
Re-run it annually, after major life events (pregnancy, menopause, relocation to a higher-UV climate), or whenever your skin behaviour noticeably changes.
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Medical Disclaimer
This assessment is for educational and informational purposes only. While calibrated to the Fitzpatrick scale, it is designed to complement — not replace — professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.