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Melanotan II
Injector pen10 mg
What users report
A tan with little sun
around 2 weeks (trial)More stable than the natural hormone
An effect on libido too
A tan that sets in with very little sun, measured in volunteers as early as the 1990s.
A tan with little sun
In volunteers, skin pigmentation rose measurably with minimal sun exposure (Dorr, Life Sciences, 1996).
First effects measured at around 2 weeks, after five injections (Dorr, 1996).
More stable than the natural hormone
It is a cyclic analogue of alpha-MSH, the hormone that drives melanin, that resists breakdown and lasts longer.
An effect on libido too
In a placebo-controlled trial, 8 men out of 10 had an erection (Wessells, 1998).
Documented in humans
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People choose it for tanning: in volunteers, the skin darkened within a few days, with minimal sun exposure.
What it is: A 7-amino-acid cyclic peptide, developed at the University of Arizona, that reproduces alpha-MSH, the pigmentation hormone, in a more stable, longer-lasting version.
Documented in humans
In healthy volunteers, Melanotan II darkened the skin within a few days, with minimal sun exposure (Life Sciences, 1996).
Developed at the University of Arizona, this 7-amino-acid cyclic peptide reproduces alpha-MSH, the pigmentation hormone, in a more stable, longer-lasting version.
Why people choose it:
- Tanning: it activates the MC1R receptor, which triggers the production of eumelanin, the skin's dark pigment; according to user guides, the colour lasts weeks to months.
- Desire: against placebo, 8 men out of 10 had an erection, rigid for 38 minutes on average versus 3 on placebo (Journal of Urology, 1998).
- Appetite: it activates MC4R, the hypothalamic receptor that regulates appetite.
A darker skin tone does not protect against UV: sunscreen is still needed, and moles should be monitored.
Level of evidence, possible effects and contraindications: see the full Melanotan II profile.
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Format
The 10 mg pen gives 10 to 75 injections depending on the dose. Following the loading chart, it covers 27 daily injections; for maintenance, it keeps 5 and a half weeks at most (how long it keeps once reconstituted), then replace it, even if some is left.
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Good to know: not for use with a history of melanoma or atypical moles, high blood pressure, or during pregnancy.
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Recommended supplies
- Embouts d'aiguille, paquet de 50A fresh needle tip for every injection$16.00
- Tampons d'alcool, boîte de 25To disinfect before injecting$6.00
- Combo embouts et tamponsNeedle tips and swabs together$20.00
What to combine it with?
Pick one to three products: the text follows your combination.
Colour and structure
What each one brings
- Melanotan II : It reproduces alpha-MSH, the pigmentation hormone: in volunteers, the skin darkened within a few days.
- GHK-Cu : It supports collagen and elastin.
Why together
Two peptides studied for the skin through two distinct pathways: Melanotan II for pigmentation, GHK-Cu for collagen and elastin. Colour on one side, firmness on the other.
What adds up
- A tan reached with minimal sun exposure in volunteers, with skin whose structure is supported.
- Collagen supported by GHK-Cu.
In practice
Two pens, each on the protocol from its own page; sun protection and keeping an eye on moles still apply.
When will I feel the effects?
Weeks 1 to 2
The tan begins
The first signs of a tan are often reported within the first days.
Weeks 3 to 4
The tone builds
According to user reports, the tan becomes clearly more visible as loading goes on, between the third and the fourth week.
Weeks 5 to 8
The end of loading
Loading often wraps up here and many move to maintenance. Decide whether the result is enough or whether to load a little more.
Week 9 and up
After loading
Pigment fades slowly without maintenance or regular sun exposure. Note how long it lasts at the maintenance dose you chose.
These timings vary from one person to the next. This timeline is a guide, not a promise.
More info
Is it for me?
People choose it for tanning: in volunteers, the skin darkened within a few days, with minimal sun exposure.
Not for you if:
- A personal or family history of melanoma, or numerous atypical moles.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Uncontrolled hypertension or cardiovascular disease.
- Minors.
How to use
The box
- Ready in one step: the included water syringe is already measured for this pen.
- In the box: the pen, its pre-measured water syringe, 12 needle tips (a new one for each injection) and the alcohol swabs.
- The Peptiva system: powder sealed without air or light, intact down to the last dose. Sealed until you: the box is shrink-wrapped at Peptiva, you are the first person to open it. Pen or vial: the difference
- Shipped from Quebec by Xpresspost, 1 to 2 business days in Quebec and Ontario*, with tracking. Replacement if your package is lost.
- Analyzed by Sidechain, independent laboratory · certificate published when the batch arrives.
- Pen with a defective mechanism: our team assesses it, and replaces it at no charge if the defect is confirmed. See the details.
Shipping
- More items, more value: shipping ($20.00) is on us from 2 items (anywhere in Canada), then 3 items −5%, 4 to 5 items −8%, 6 items or more −10% off your cart, except NAD+, glutathione and the full ramp-up, which already carry their quantity price. Stacks with your member discount. A complete stack counts as 1 more item.
- Read the full educational profile : description and how to use it, in the Centre.
Storage
Good for 5 and a half weeks after reconstitution, if it has been kept properly: in the fridge, away from light, with an alcohol swab on the tip before each use. Past that, we do not recommend using it, even if some is left; if the liquid turns cloudy or changes colour, do not use it, even before.
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Scientific studies3 studies
2000 · Wessells et al., International Journal of Impotence Research · Controlled trial in men with erectile dysfunction of psychogenic origin
Confirmation of the effect on erection and desire, independent of direct stimulation, via central melanocortin receptors.
1998 · Wessells et al., Journal of Urology · Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in men with erectile dysfunction
Erections achieved in a large majority of participants on Melanotan II, with increased desire reported: the demonstration of a central effect on sexual response.
1996 · Dorr et al., Life Sciences · Healthy human volunteers, subcutaneous Melanotan II
Measurable increase in skin pigmentation after a few days, with minimal sun exposure; transient side effects (nausea, fatigue) and spontaneous erections were reported.
Chemical identityCAS No. 121062-08-6
- Form
- Synthetic peptide, values for the base form
- CAS No.
- 121062-08-6
Salt form: as stated on the lot's certificate of analysis.
The Peptiva system
From the box to the first injection, in three steps.
1. Receive
The pen and its water syringe arrive in the same box.
2. Empty the syringe
One gesture, once: the water goes into the pen, the plunger moves back.
3. Set the dial
For each injection, a new needle tip and the dose on the dial, with nothing to measure.
The protocol comes with the product
Dosage, cycle length, storage and injection technique, written for this product. Get it right now, even before you order.
Where to find it: The QR code on your box label · In My account, as soon as the order is paid · In the payment confirmation email
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Frequently asked questions about this product
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* Xpresspost transit time for most areas of Quebec and Ontario, counted from shipping and not from the order. Allow 2 to 4 business days elsewhere in Canada. Shipping details.