What is Melanotan II?

What is Melanotan II?

Melanotan II is a synthetic melanocortin-receptor agonist, supplied for research as a pre-filled multi-dose pen. It acts on the melanocortin pathway that regulates pigmentation.

It is studied for pigmentation research via melanocortin-receptor activation. Research outcomes vary; the peptide is not a cosmetic product and is supplied for laboratory research only.

Reported side effects

• Nausea and facial flushing, most common in the first few doses and usually easing with a low starting dose.
• Darkening of existing moles and freckles, and appetite changes, reported in the literature.
• Mild, transient injection-site reactions.

How to dose Melanotan II

A low daily loading phase (about 0.25–0.5 mg) followed by occasional maintenance (around 0.5 mg once or twice weekly). Start at the lowest dose to assess sensitivity before increasing. The pen dials each dose.

How to get Melanotan II

The Body Pharm Melanotan II pen is a sealed, HPLC-tested device with a published Certificate of Analysis and free, discreet UK delivery. Sold strictly for research use only.

Cost per month

From £70 per pen — one pen covers a multi-week loading-and-maintenance research cycle.