In a hood, 0.02 g or 1 drop of the unknown is added to 0.5 mL of methylene chloride. Add a dilute solution of bromine in methylene chloride dropwise, with shaking, until the bromine color persists. The bromine solution must be fresh.
This is known to be the palest skin type, characterized by creamy, ivory skin with pink as the undertone. It tends to turn red and burn easily. But, the skin doesnât tan easily. The skin type of humans with fair skin tone can be milky or pale. The skin of such people does not tan well naturally.
Grayed out or heathery shades are suitable for cooler toned skin. Shades that are golden or browned out are suitable for warm toned skin. Practice in determining shade makes perfect, along with use of a color wheel. Try different shades of the same color next to your face in natural light.