Melanotan II

Common Uses:

Increase skin-darkening pigments (melanin) in the skin
Promote the tanning process
Protect against skin cancer caused by sun exposure
Potentially increase sex drive

What Is It?

Melanotan II is similar to a substance found in the human body called “melanocyte-stimulating hormone,” which increases the production of skin-darkening pigments. Melanotan II might also work in the brain to stimulate sex drive.

References

Garone, M. “A Review of Common Tanning Methods.” J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015 Feb; 8(2): 43-47
Wessells, H. “Melanocortin receptor agonists, penile erection, and sexual motivation: human studies with Melanotan II.” Int JImpot Res. 2000 Oct;12 Suppl 4:S74-9
Lan, EL. “Preformulation studies with melanotan-II: a potential skin cancer chemopreventive peptide.” J Pharm Sci. 1994 Aug;83(8):1081-4