Melanotan 2 Injections

Melanotan, is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring hormone A-MSH (alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone) which is present in individuals exposed to damaging levels of UV radiation, causing a process commonly known as tanning. A-MSH is also present in greater amounts in individuals with darker skin tones. Melanotan itself was developed at the University of Arizona.

Researchers felt that the best defense against skin cancer was melanin otherwise known as a tan. The theory behind this was to induce the body's natural pigmentary system and produce melanin or a protective tan on people's skin before UV exposure. Research of administering this synthetic peptide into the body could cause sunless tanning. This whole idea of sunless tanning was brought about to help with the fight against melanoma a type of skin cancer. It has been reported that doctors worldwide have diagnosed around 160,000 new cases of melanoma annually which is 75% of skin cancer related deaths.

Melanotan II is similar to Melanotan, itself a cyclic lactam analog of A-MSH; however, its peptide chain is shorter, and it shares other functional and structural differences (allowing for passage through the blood-brain barrier, as well as causing libido effects) and also making Melanotan 2 significantly more effective for tanning.

Melanotan or Melanotan 2 - Which is better?

Melanotan 1 (afamelanotide) causes tanning with less side effects then Melanotan 2. Because the amino acid sequence is shorter in the case of melanotan 2, there are more MT2 peptide chains available compared to MT1 on a mg for mg basis. This means that on a mg for mg basis effectively you require much less in terms of milligram weight of MT II to achieve similar results compared to MT 1. So in terms of which Melanotan is more cost effective? Most users will choose Melanotan II .

Mixing

Combine 10mg MTII with 1mL/100 units of bacteriostatic or sterile water, yielding a solution of 1mg MTII for every 100 units of liquid. Make every effort to maintain a sterile environment while mixing the product.

Prefilling

To make this easier, get some insulin syringes - they are usually measured in generic "units". 100 units = 1mL. Recommended Needle: 29-31 gauge X 1/2?, 1 CC (100 unit). That is a typical insulin needle. Prefill the syringes to the desired dosage (see dosage chart below) you will need until all the liquid Melanotan is gone from the vial.

Storage

Now freeze the filled syringes that are not being injected immediately. Do NOT freeze the mixed MTII without prefilling the syringes - you degrade the quality of the peptide every time you unfreeze it.

For the rest of the MTII, do NOT add mixing water until you are ready to use it. Store the undiluted product in the freezer until you mix in the water, then prefill again and freeze as described above.

How to Administer

Subcutaneous Injection
How to give an Injection

Tips and Tricks

  • Sun/UV exposure via tanning beds or natural sun tanning are not required by most users to achieve their desired color. However it will greatly speed up the process and increase the darkness.
  • If you get too dark, stop going to the tanning bed and cut back on dosage or the frequency of injections.
  • Tretinoin/retinol can be used to fade freckles if they become too dark for your desire, However, do not use either substance if you plan on tanning naturally.
  • Antihistamines such as benadryl and zyrtec can at very least sublimate, and in some cases prevent nausea and malaise side-effects if taken roughly 30 mins before injection.
  • MT II will work on you if you're a redhead. You will tan, but you may need natural exposure or tanning bed use. In most cases it will darken your facial hair, and used long term, it may turn head hair dark as well. This of course subsides upon discontinuing MTII.
  • 50mg MTII, used for maintenance, should last you several months.