Source comparison
Melanotan-2 One-Month Results: Response Type Comparison
Type I (Very Fair) Low. Minimal natural melanin production 0.25mg 5×/week + gradual UVB titration 1–2 shades darker; may remain pink-toned rather than brown 2–3 UVB sessions/week at 8–12 minutes each. Burn risk remains elevated MT-2 reduces burn threshold mode
This comparison does not assign a generated winner or score.
- Type I (Very Fair)
- Low. Minimal natural melanin production
- 0.25mg 5×/week + gradual UVB titration
- 1–2 shades darker; may remain pink-toned rather than brown
- 2–3 UVB sessions/week at 8–12 minutes each. Burn risk remains elevated
- MT-2 reduces burn threshold modestly but doesn't eliminate photodamage risk in Type I skin
- Type II (Fair)
- Moderate. Some natural tanning capacity
- 0.25–0.5mg 4×/week + controlled UVB exposure
- 2–3 shades darker; noticeable bronze tone development
- 2 UVB sessions/week at 10–15 minutes. Tan builds progressively
- Most consistent responder group; visible results by week 3 with protocol adherence
- Type III (Medium)
- High. Robust melanocyte response baseline
- 0.5mg 3–4×/week + natural or artificial UV
- 3–4 shades darker; deep tan comparable to extended summer exposure
- 1–2 UVB sessions/week or outdoor exposure. Tan deepens rapidly
- Faster visible onset but also higher risk of uneven pigmentation if dosing is inconsistent
- Type IV–VI (Olive to Dark)
- Very high. Constitutive pigmentation already present
- 0.25–0.5mg 3×/week + minimal UV needed
- 1–2 shades darker; subtle deepening rather than dramatic shift
- Minimal additional UV. Existing melanin amplifies readily
- Diminishing returns compared to lighter skin types; primary benefit shifts to maintenance rather than dramatic tanning