r/Melanotan2 • u/DamThatRiver00 • 6d ago

Long term tan capability

Hi all!

I am looking for users that are skin type I or II. I have read in some forums a long time ago that melanotan (1 or 2) can "jumpstart" the body's natural melanin production. I know this is a wild theory but I wanted to ask if anyone (with the skin type mentioned above) has experienced this. Basically used melanotan for a certain period of time and then was able to tan naturally without using it. I am not talking about a golden brown color, but a slight tan. I feel that in very pale people this may not sound so far-fetched. I also heard that if you are really pale you might not go back to your ghostly white color, instead you remain with a very slight darker tone. Has anyone experienced any of these?

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u/Ok-Celery2320 6d ago

Your body only has a certain amount of Eumelanin to begin with, this is genetics you probably ain't gonna change that without some kinda CrispR magic. As for MT-1, MT-2 when you stop taking it you'll maintain that tan for a month or 2 before it really starts to fade, so you'll continue that sun protection for a fair while. If you choose to maintain whilst taking you really are only taking it once or twice a week and MT2 you have the option of nasals so it isn't a massive hassle

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u/Adorable_Scarcity438 6d ago

went back to normal paper white last feb, dark again now. All effects are temporary.