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Skin & Anti-Aging

Melanotan II

Skin pigment (tanning) research

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What it is

Melanotan II is a copy of a natural hormone that tells skin cells to make more pigment. Research looks at tanning with less sun exposure.

Most used for

  • Skin pigment and tanning
  • Appetite
  • Libido

These are things researchers study. They are not promised results.

Dosing at a glance

These are the amounts used most often in research. Always start at the low end.

Vial size
10 mg
Dose range
250 mcg to 500 mcg per dose
How often
Daily while loading, then 1 to 2 times a week to hold
Cycle length
2 to 4 weeks loading, then maintenance
Storage
Refrigerate after mixing. Use within about 4 weeks.

Reconstituting it

A common setup for Melanotan II is a 10 mg vial with 2 mL of bac water.

That makes 5 mg per mL. A 250 mcg dose is about 5 units on a standard insulin syringe.

About the liquid: Bacteriostatic water.

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