4 Days of Melanotan-I research...very happy

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Okay! 4 days of Melanotan I
No more than 30 minutes in direct sunlight, but a lot of time outside playing.
First pic is just after first injection
Second pic is 4 days later

I don't want a deep dark tan, more of a sunkissed look, so I'm very happy with this and zero burn.
I am olive skinned, 62 yr old
No makeup in either photo...don't wear makeup much unless I'm trying to get dolled up for something.
 

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interesting! I'm kind of freaked out but intrigued by it. My girlfriend tried it and said it caused diarrhea and extreme libido - did you experience that?
 
If it wasn't for the high rate of nausea and spontaneous wood, I might be interested. Being a bit older, 55, I also don't want existing freckles to darken up that look like liver spots and cause me to look even older than I am. I probably wouldn't do a kit. Maybe one bottle in the spring of very low dose. Tadalafil works well enough for the libido issue.
 
I'm also really enjoying MT1. It's been just a couple of weeks but I definitely have the best tan I've ever had and without burning which is rare for me. Hasn't triggered any melasma which I was worried about. I had a couple days of flushing which I no longer experience. I've dropped the frequency back down to 1-2x a week and I do experience brief nausea about 30 min after pinning but it passes quickly so very manageable.
 
ambot88 said:
interesting! I'm kind of freaked out but intrigued by it. My girlfriend tried it and said it caused diarrhea and extreme libido - did you experience that?
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No that is what Melanotan 2 is known for which is one of the reasons I stayed away from it. I tried PT141 which is derived from MT2 and it made me sick as a dog. No issues with MT1
 
PAPoots said:
If it wasn't for the high rate of nausea and spontaneous wood, I might be interested. Being a bit older, 55, I also don't want existing freckles to darken up that look like liver spots and cause me to look even older than I am. I probably wouldn't do a kit. Maybe one bottle in the spring of very low dose. Tadalafil works well enough for the libido issue.
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Yeah, I am just going for a bit of a sunkissed look for my sister's wedding in July, At 62, age spots are definitely something I'm watching for, but so far so good
 
How many mg of melanotan a week is required to get a tan and does the tan fade faster than normal when you stop.
I am wondering how many vials I need to get a light honey tan to last me June through September with minimal sun exposure.
 
PAPoots said:
How many mg of melanotan a week is required to get a tan and does the tan fade faster than normal when you stop.
I am wondering how many vials I need to get a light honey tan to last me June through September with minimal sun exposure.
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Well, the first week I'm taking 200mcg every day x 5 days. The second week 250 mcg every other day...maintenance 200-250mg 2x a week...I will have to see how it goes, as this is the first time researching it.
I will say, at day 4 I am already at maintenance level...don't really want to go darker, was looking for a more sunkissed tone...we'll see how it shakes out. I am olive skinned to begin with, and tan fairly easily, but get a slight burn first time in the summer. This time, no burn
 
PAPoots said:
If it wasn't for the high rate of nausea and spontaneous wood, I might be interested. Being a bit older, 55, I also don't want existing freckles to darken up that look like liver spots and cause me to look even older than I am. I probably wouldn't do a kit. Maybe one bottle in the spring of very low dose. Tadalafil works well enough for the libido issue.
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She's talking about MT1 you're referring to MT2
 
2boxers said:
She's talking about MT1 you're referring to MT2
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MT1 is just a bit weaker. It has all the same side effects,risks, just lower.
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Melanotan 1 vs 2: Safety vs Potency (2026) | The Peptide Catalog

MT-1 is FDA-studied, MT-2 tans faster but with more side effects. Full comparison on tanning, sexual effects, and safety.
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www.revitalyzemd.com

The Truth About Melanotan: Tanning Peptide or More?

Curious about Melanotan? Learn how this peptide works for tanning, metabolism, libido, and more. Explore differences between Melanotan I & II, dosing tips, benefits, and safety considerations.
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Common Side Effects:
  • Nausea (dose-dependent)
  • Facial flushing
  • Increased libido
  • Long-term pigmentation changes
  • Darkening of moles or freckles (monitor with provider)
⚠️ Contraindications: Not for individuals with a history of melanoma or skin cancer.

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Melanotan 1: Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects

Explore the scientific research behind Melanotan 1 peptide and uncover its benefits, recommended dosage and potential side effects.
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But keeping consistent with my brand of full and open transparency, I need to share what other people have reported:

In the book Peptide Protocols (Vol. 1), Dr. William Seeds introduces some very specific instances where Melanotan 1 should not be used:

  • Do not use if there is a personal or family history of melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer
  • Melanocortins may increase blood pressure. Use with caution if hypertension is present
  • It is NOT recommended to use a melanocortin agonist concurrently with a PDE5 inhibitor in men due to risk of priapism
For me personally, I would try a single vial at a very low dose if I wasn't stacking other peptides that have their own side effects. E.g Cagri and Reta can already trigger some occasional nausea. I already have tadalafil for the.... So, I wouldn't want to stack side effects.

Most of the legit peps have side effects that affect some more than others. I can't take Tesa at any dose without getting CPS in both hands.
 
FarmgirlRebel said:
Okay! 4 days of Melanotan I
No more than 30 minutes in direct sunlight, but a lot of time outside playing.
First pic is just after first injection
Second pic is 4 days later

I don't want a deep dark tan, more of a sunkissed look, so I'm very happy with this and zero burn.
I am olive skinned, 62 yr old
No makeup in either photo...don't wear makeup much unless I'm trying to get dolled up for something.
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Over 10 month of melanotan, love the shitleg 4.webp
 
FarmgirlRebel said:
Okay! 4 days of Melanotan I
No more than 30 minutes in direct sunlight, but a lot of time outside playing.
First pic is just after first injection
Second pic is 4 days later

I don't want a deep dark tan, more of a sunkissed look, so I'm very happy with this and zero burn.
I am olive skinned, 62 yr old
No makeup in either photo...don't wear makeup much unless I'm trying to get dolled up for something.
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Looks good
 
I looked into more NIH articles and it appears to be more of a 5050 between the two. 1 tends to lean toward cancer, the other towards diabetes. 1 is a vasoconstrictor, the other a vasodialator.
 
I used MT1 for 2 months and had to stop. freckles/brown spots popping up everywhere. I did get darker and no other side effects. Is making my dermatologist's job harder now.
 
ambot88 said:
interesting! I'm kind of freaked out but intrigued by it. My girlfriend tried it and said it caused diarrhea and extreme libido - did you experience that?
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No offense Sorry, But the "caused diarrhea and extreme libido" part of your post made me laugh out loud... definitely not a combo any of us would want... Hey honey come here kiss...kiss oh wait... then running off to the bathroom... sorry I feel like a kid laughing it this but it just hit me like that...
 
PAPoots said:
  • Do not use if there is a personal or family history of melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer
  • Melanocortins may increase blood pressure. Use with caution if hypertension is present
  • It is NOT recommended to use a melanocortin agonist concurrently with a PDE5 inhibitor in men due to risk of priapism
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Damn, that sucks. My mom had skin cancer. 😔
 
I'm curious if the people with side effects titrated up to fast, or started at too high of a dose.
 
I just bought a kit of MT1 & this post has made me really excited to try it 😍
Few things
  • Will I only tan where I get sun exposure?
  • I always wear sunblock on my face (I use tret cream so am extra cautious about this), do you know if this would affect the skin tone of my face with a ton of sunblock on?
 
JourneyToPerfection said:
I just bought a kit of MT1 & this post has made me really excited to try it 😍
Few things
  • Will I only tan where I get sun exposure?
  • I always wear sunblock on my face (I use tret cream so am extra cautious about this), do you know if this would affect the skin tone of my face with a ton of sunblock on?
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Yes and I use sunscreen and still tanned on my face evenly. It only requires your body to start the melon release and mt 1 releases it longer.
 
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