Source comparison
Best Melanotan-2 Dosage for Sunless Tanning: Protocol Comparison
Type I-II (Very Fair) 0.25mg daily, increase to 0.5mg after week 1 4–6 weeks 0.5mg twice weekly 3–4 weeks with minimal UV exposure Slowest responders due to low melanocyte density. Patience and conservative UV exposure required to avoid uneven pigmentation Typ
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- Type I-II (Very Fair)
- 0.25mg daily, increase to 0.5mg after week 1
- 4–6 weeks
- 0.5mg twice weekly
- 3–4 weeks with minimal UV exposure
- Slowest responders due to low melanocyte density. Patience and conservative UV exposure required to avoid uneven pigmentation
- Type III (Light to Medium)
- 0.5mg daily
- 3–4 weeks
- 0.5–1mg twice weekly
- 2–3 weeks with 10–15 min UV exposure 2–3× weekly
- Most predictable dosing. Achieves noticeable tan within one month with minimal side effects at standard doses
- Type IV-V (Medium to Olive)
- 0.5–0.75mg daily
- 2–3 weeks
- 1mg twice weekly
- 1–2 weeks with brief UV exposure
- Fastest visible results but higher nausea incidence at loading doses above 0.5mg. Start conservative and titrate upward
- UV-Free Protocol (All Types)
- 6–8 weeks
- 4–6 weeks without any UV
- Produces tan without sun exposure but depth and evenness are inferior to UV-synergised protocols