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.pp-vbox{padding:20px}.pp-pdp .pp-ov{padding:22px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pp-facts\" id=\"specs\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-fi\"\u003e\n\u003cb class=\"pp-v3\"\u003eTanning with less UV exposure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it is used for\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-fi\"\u003e\n\u003cb class=\"pp-v2\"\u003e500mcg daily (loading)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical dose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-fi\"\u003e\n\u003cb class=\"pp-v2\"\u003eLoad 10–14 days, then maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne vial lasts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-fi\"\u003e\n\u003cb class=\"pp-v2\"\u003eIndependently HPLC tested\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery batch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pp-sec\" id=\"overview\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-kick\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn plain English\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-ov pp-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanotan II is a synthetic copy of the hormone that tells your skin to produce pigment. It was developed at the University of Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople use it to tan faster and with less sun exposure. It is run as a loading phase until the desired colour is reached, then dropped to two or three times a week to hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pp-tldr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMainly used for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaster tanning with reduced UV exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypical protocol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoad 250–500mcg daily for 10–14 days, then 2–3x weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pp-sec pp-alt\" id=\"how\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-g2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-kick\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it actually does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skin already has a receptor that, when triggered, switches on pigment production. Melanotan II triggers it — and it is a much more durable molecule than the natural hormone, which is destroyed almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest caveat: it is not selective. The same receptor family is involved in appetite and in sexual arousal pathways, which is why side effects such as nausea, flushing and appetite change are commonly reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not approved as a medicine in any country. Existing moles and freckles will darken along with everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"pp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/purist-melanotan-ii.png?v=1785967670\" alt=\"Melanotan II molecular structure and mechanism of action diagram\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pp-ac pp-more\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eThe science in detail\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-ab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanotan II is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, developed at the University of Arizona from structure-activity work on the alpha-MSH core sequence. The native hormone is rapidly degraded and has little utility as a research probe. Two modifications address this. First, substitution of the L-phenylalanine at position 7 with its D-enantiomer confers resistance to proteolysis and increases potency. Second, a lactam bridge between an aspartate and a lysine side chain constrains the backbone into a cyclic conformation that approximates the bioactive shape of the native ligand, raising affinity considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe melanocortin system comprises five G-protein-coupled receptors. MC1R is expressed on melanocytes and couples to adenylate cyclase; agonism raises cAMP, activates protein kinase A and increases transcription of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, which in turn drives tyrosinase expression and the eumelanin synthesis pathway. MC3R and MC4R are predominantly central, concentrated in hypothalamic nuclei governing energy balance, and MC4R signalling is also implicated in central control of sexual arousal pathways. MC2R responds to ACTH in the adrenal cortex, and MC5R is associated with exocrine function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanotan II is non-selective across this family. That is the defining pharmacological property of the compound and the reason its research profile is so broad: a single molecule engages pigmentary, appetite-regulating and central arousal circuits simultaneously. It is also the reason findings are difficult to attribute to any one receptor, and the reason more selective analogues were subsequently developed — bremelanotide, an MC4R-weighted derivative, emerged from this line of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe human literature is small and early-phase. Dorr et al. (Life Sciences, 1996) reported a pilot phase I evaluation describing pigmentary responses alongside a characteristic set of adverse effects. Wessells et al. (Journal of Urology, 1998) conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study examining erectile response in men with psychogenic erectile dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanotan II is not approved as a medicine in any jurisdiction, and case reports in the dermatological literature describe adverse events following unregulated use. Purist supplies it strictly as a laboratory reference compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pp-sec\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-kick\"\u003eEvidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the research shows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pp-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTriggers the skin's own pigment pathway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt activates the receptor that switches on the enzyme responsible for melanin production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pp-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to survive in the body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo structural changes make it resist breakdown and bind far more strongly than the natural hormone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pp-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot selective — that is the trade-off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also hits related receptors involved in appetite and arousal, which is where the reported side effects come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pp-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot an approved medicine anywhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a research reference compound. Nausea and flushing are commonly reported, especially when loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pp-sec pp-alt\" id=\"prep\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-kick\"\u003eMixing \u0026amp; dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to mix and dose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-prose pp-wide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the mixing and dosage instructions supplied by Purist Peptides and the manufacturer for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 3ml vial of bacteriostatic water is included free with every peptide vial you order\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you have what you need to mix this on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-vbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMelanotan II 10mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-sub\"\u003eStep 1 — mix your vial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"pp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw up 2ml of bacteriostatic water into a syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the rubber top of your vial with an alcohol swab and let it dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the needle then slowly and carefully push the water down the inside wall of the vial — do not inject water straight onto the peptide powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently roll the vial between your palms until the powder dissolves completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not shake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to settle in the fridge for 5–10 minutes. The liquid should look clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-sub\"\u003eStep 2 — draw \u0026amp; inject your dose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a 1ml insulin syringe to draw and inject your dose. A 1ml syringe = 100 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith 2ml of water added, each 0.1ml (10 units) you draw = 500mcg of Melanotan II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pp-dose\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOn the syringe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mcg daily, 10 to 14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mcg daily, 10 to 14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 to 500mcg, 2 to 3 times per week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 10 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad until desired colour is achieved, then switch to maintenance dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV exposure during the loading phase will enhance results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to inject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening preferred to minimise nausea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Load for 10 to 14 days, then move to maintenance as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-sub\"\u003eHow to inject\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"pp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe your injection site with an alcohol swab and let it dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch a small fold of skin on your abdomen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the needle at a 45-degree angle into the pinched skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly push the plunger down until empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the needle out and apply gentle pressure with the swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of the needle safely in a sharps container — never recap or reuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-sub\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated at 2 to 6 degrees Celsius at all times after mixing. Do not freeze. Protect from light and label the vial with the date you reconstituted it. Discard any solution that is hazy, discoloured or contains particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified healthcare professional before starting any compound.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"pp-fig\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"pp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2422\/6090\/files\/purist-reconstitution-steps-v2.png?v=1786504935\" alt=\"Four-step peptide reconstitution guide: bring the vial to room temperature, add bacteriostatic water down the vial wall, roll gently without shaking, and store refrigerated at 2 to 6 degrees Celsius without freezing\" width=\"1400\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:26px\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"pp-cta\" href=\"#specs\" onclick=\"window.scrollTo({top:0,behavior:'smooth'});return false;\"\u003eReady to order — back to the top\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pp-sec pp-alt\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pp-kick\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pp-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat has Melanotan II been investigated for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished research covers MC1R-mediated melanogenesis, central melanocortin signalling in appetite and energy balance, and MC4R-associated arousal pathways. Human data are limited to early-phase studies including Dorr et al. (Life Sciences, 1996) and Wessells et al. (Journal of Urology, 1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pp-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does non-selective mean in this context?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelanotan II binds and activates several melanocortin receptor subtypes rather than one. A single molecule therefore engages pigmentary, appetite and central arousal circuits at once, which makes attributing any observed effect to a specific receptor difficult in experimental work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pp-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it differ from bremelanotide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBremelanotide is a later derivative weighted towards MC4R activity, developed to separate central effects from MC1R-mediated pigmentary signalling. Melanotan II remains the non-selective parent compound and is used in research primarily as a broad melanocortin reference agonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pp-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Melanotan II an approved medicine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is not approved for human use in any jurisdiction, and dermatological case reports describe adverse events following unregulated use. Purist supplies it exclusively as a laboratory reference compound for in vitro and preclinical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pp-ac\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is purity verified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pp-ab\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is assayed by independent HPLC at Bioindustrial Services in Boksburg. We do not rely on the manufacturer's own certificate alone. 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