Melanotan II: Enhancing Skin Tanning, Libido, and More
Melanotan II is a lab-developed analog of the alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), designed to stimulate skin tanning and increase libido. This peptide hormone offers unique dual benefits: promoting a natural-looking tan while supporting sexual arousal. Its chemical structure, Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2, highlights its innovative design as a cyclic lactam analog of α-MSH.

Initially developed at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Melanotan II was created with the goal of reducing skin cancer risks through a therapeutic tan. Researchers also uncovered its potential to regulate sexual arousal in both men and women. Beyond these effects, Melanotan II has shown promise in reducing body fat and curbing appetite, making it a multifaceted solution for health and wellness.

How Melanotan II Works

Belonging to the melanocortin (MC) family of peptide hormones, Melanotan II influences a wide array of physiological functions. Notably, it acts on the brain to enhance sexual function, resulting in more natural arousal with minimal side effects. Clinical studies have demonstrated its ability to improve erectile function in men, including those who do not respond adequately to traditional PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra. Women also report increased sexual desire and heightened genital sensitivity.

Key Benefits of Melanotan II

• Skin Tanning: Promotes a therapeutic tan with minimal UV exposure, reducing the risk of skin damage.
• Sexual Enhancement: Boosts libido, enhances erections in men, and intensifies sexual arousal in women.
• Weight Management: Aids in reducing body fat and appetite suppression.
• Natural Response: Activates the brain’s melanocortin receptors for a safe and effective outcome.

Clinical Studies and Results

• Tanning Effects: Subcutaneous injections of low doses (0.025 mg/kg/day) over a short period resulted in noticeable tanning.
• Erectile Dysfunction: Studies demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in erectile response, particularly for patients unresponsive to other treatments.
• Safety Profile: Clinical trials confirm that Melanotan II is generally well-tolerated, with minimal side effects.

Males

• Dose per Injection: 1mg of Melanotan II
• Injections per vial: 10 x 1mg injections
• Amount to Inject: If you have used 1ml of water for mixing then 1mg = 0.1ml (or 10 units on the Insulin Syringe).
  If you have used 2ml of water for mixing then 1mg = 0.2ml (or 20 units) and if you have used 3ml of water for mixing, then 1mg = 0.3ml (or 30 units).

Females

• Dose per Injection: 0.5mg of Melanotan II
• Injections per vial: 20 x 0.5 mg injections
• Amount to Inject: If you have used 1ml of water for mixing then 1mg = 0.05ml (or 5 units on Insulin Syringe). If you have used 2ml of water for mixing then 1mg = 0.1ml (or 10 units) and if you have used 3ml of water for mixing, then 1mg = 0.15ml (or 15 units).

Melanotan II Dosage Frequency

The frequency of Melanotan II injections depends on the phase of usage you are in. If you are new to the product, or are taking it again for the first time after a period of absence, then you will begin with what is called the “loading phase” and will need to inject every day. Once you have achieved the shade of tan you are happy with, then you can switch to the “maintenance phase” which involves less frequent injections.

Loading Phase

• How often: One injection, taken every day (7 times per week)
• For How Long: Until you have achieved your desired shade of tan (this will take 2-6 weeks depending on how often you tan and also your skin type).

Maintenance Phase

• How often: One injection taken 2 or 3 times per week.
• For How Long: As long as you want to maintain your shade of tan. Upon cessation of usage, your skin will return to its natural shade in about 1-2 months.
  Tanning Frequency

Despite being referred to us a “sunless tanning” agent, Melanotan II (MT2) requires UV exposure to work properly, results without it develop extremely slowly or sometimes not at all. The incidence of side effects such as hyperpigmentation also appears to be higher when Melanotan II is taken on its own and without exposure to the sun or sun beds.
UV exposure recommendations

• Loading Phase: 2-3 times per week if you wish to develop your tan as quickly as possible, otherwise once per week will allow your tan to build gradually.
  
  
• Maintenance Phase: 1 tanning session per week is usually sufficient to maintain your color. For How Long: 5-10 minutes in a sunbed (solarium) or 20-40 minutes in the sun.
  
  
• Precautions: Do not overexpose yourself to the sun, whilst Melanotan II does reduce sunburn, it only does so by approximately 50% for most users. Therefore it is still wise to apply sunscreen, especially on sensitive areas. Sunscreen will not affect Melanotan II’s ability to give you a tan.

Tanning Results

If your tan is not developing as quickly as you’d like then you simply need to increase the frequency of your UV exposure. You should never increase your Melanotan II dosage or injection frequency.??Melanotan II and UV exposure complement each other, so if you spend a lot of time tanning you will need less frequent injections of Melanotan II to obtain and maintain your tan. If you don’t spend much time in the sun or sun beds then you will need more frequent dosages of Melanotan II to develop and keep your tan
MT2 is a peptide known as Melanotan-II

Product Details

• 10mg/10000mcg per vial

Whats in the box

• 1 x 1.2ml vial of bacteriostatic water 
• 1 x 1000mcg Vial of MT-2 

Summary

• It increases melanin in your body thereby giving the user a rich, golden tan.
• MT2 is marketed as a “sunless tanning” product however we prefer to think of it as a “reduced exposure” tanning product because the truth is, it works better when exposed to UV light (sun-bed or natural sun).
• When using MT2, one can expect to achieve a similar tan in 20 – 30% of the time exposure to UV.
• MT2 is a peptide known as Melanotan-II