Peptides - Tanning
Melanotan-1
Safer tanning peptide alternative (afamelanotide) with more targeted melanin stimulation
Skin & HairCompare
Dosage
0.5-1mg daily
Results
2-3 weeks
Frequency
Daily for 10-14 days
Cost
$100-200/month
Estimated monthly
$100-200
Administration
Method
Subcutaneous injection
Timing
AM or PM
Food
Any time
Key Benefits
- Gradual natural-looking tan
- Fewer side effects than MT2
- No libido effects
- FDA-approved for certain conditions
- More predictable tanning response
Important Considerations
- • Melanoma history
- • Moles or skin lesions
- • Pregnancy
Additional Notes
- • Safer profile than MT2
- • More expensive but better tolerated
- • Used medically for EPP (erythropoietic protoporphyria)
Research & Studies
Afamelanotide: FDA-Approved for EPP Treatment
2015·Clinical Trial
α-MSH Analogs: Photoprotection Studies
2009·Review
Research provided for educational purposes. Always consult a healthcare provider.