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Melanotan-1
A peptide studied for changes in skin pigment.
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Lab resultsMelanotan-1, explained
A peptide studied for changes in skin pigment.
What it’s used for
Implant distinction
Research for the light-sensitivity condition EPP concerns the Scenesse implant, which is different from research vials.
Pigmentation reports
Tanning is a reported use. Darker skin does not replace UV protection.
- Research interests
- Skin pigment · Melanin · Medical light tolerance
Medical implant results do not establish a safe tanning-vial use.
What to expect
- Days 1–7
Flushing and stomach upset
- Weeks 1–4
Skin starts to darken
Side effects & safety
Side effects
- Nausea, flushing and appetite changes
- Freckles and moles can darken; the approved label advises skin checks twice a year
- Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, are listed on the approved label
Stop and get help if
- Moles or skin spots that change
- Severe stomach effects
- Signs of infection, a rash or an allergic reaction
- Nasal irritation, bleeding or congestion from the spray
Avoid or check first
- Relying on it instead of sun protection — UV damage can still happen
- Using photosensitizing medicines or retinoids — more UV sensitivity or irritation
In sport
- The reference treats approved afamelanotide as not prohibited, citing EU approval in 2014 and US approval in 2019. Unregulated vial quality is a separate issue.
How much people usually take
Initial tanning (light skin)
2× daily · injectable
Maintenance tanning
Once daily · injectable
Enhanced pigmentation
2× daily · injectable
Sun protection only
Once daily · injectable
Increase pain-free light exposure in EPP
Every 2 months · SubQ implant · injectable
Nasal administration
2–3× daily · Nasal spray · 3–6 weeks due to lower bioavailability · nasal
How to mix and store it
How many units do I draw?
How to mix5 steps
Wipe both tops
Wash your hands, then swab both rubber vial tops with alcohol. Let them dry.
Draw the water
Use a new sterile syringe to draw the water volume selected in the calculator.
Run it down the wall
Introduce the water slowly down the inside glass wall, rather than directly onto the powder.
Swirl, don’t shake
Gently swirl or roll the vial. Allow time for the powder to dissolve.
Label the vial
Write the preparation date and the amount and final volume on the vial label.
Injecting under the skinWhere, rotating sites, which syringe
Where
Subcutaneous injections go into the fatty layer beneath the skin. Common sites include the abdomen, outer thigh and upper arm. Keep at least 5 cm from the navel and avoid bruised, irritated or damaged skin.
Rotate sites
Change the spot each time. Clean the skin and let it dry.
Single-use equipment
Use a new sterile needle and syringe each time. Place used needles in a sharps container.
Storage
Storage
Refrigerated at 2–8°C. Reported period: up to 4 weeks.
Combining it with others
Don’t combine
- Melanotan II
Similar hormone effects may add to nausea and changes in skin color.
Use caution
- Semaglutide
Nausea may get worse.
- Tirzepatide
Nausea may get worse.
- Retatrutide
Nausea may get worse.
- Survodutide
Nausea may get worse.
- Mazdutide
Nausea may get worse.
- Orforglipron
Nausea may get worse.
- PT-141
Similar hormone effects may add to nausea and flushing.
- Glutathione
One aims to lighten skin while the other increases its color.
Other combinations
What the research says
Pigment cells
In human pigment cells grown in the lab, NDP-MSH increased skin pigment and the activity of an enzyme that helps make it.
What it’s made of
Lab results
10mg · 1 linked report
- Purity · sample result
- 99.759%
- Amount found · Melanotan 1
- 11.07 mg
Purity & amount
Sample batch MT101
These are submitted-sample results, separate from general research or popularity ratings. Report presentation: Peptify Analytics. Source laboratory: Janoshik Analytical. The connection to the batch you would receive is not confirmed here.
Videos worth watching
Research conversations, with their original context.
Product details
- Form
- Vial
- Amount
- 10mg
Sources & further reading
Follow each reference to its original publication or documentation.
- Reference reportPepSavvy: Melanotan I (opens in a new tab)
- Official documentationCDC: Preventing Unsafe Injection Practices (opens in a new tab)
- Official documentationMedlinePlus: Subcutaneous injections (opens in a new tab)
Questions
What does 10mg mean?
It describes an amount of material in the unit stated on the label. It does not describe liquid volume, a dose, or how to prepare the product.
Read more about amountsDoes purity mean it is sterile?
No. Purity and sterility require different tests. An endotoxin result also does not establish sterility.
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