Skin/Cosmetic
Limited Data
Not approved (safety concerns)
Melanotan II
MT-II / Barbie Drug
Synthetic tanning peptide with significant safety concerns. Not approved anywhere and associated with serious side effects.
Quick Facts
Amino Acids
7
Route
subcutaneous
Evidence
Limited Data
FDA Status
Not approved (safety concerns)
Mechanism of Action
Non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist -- stimulates melanogenesis (tanning) and has sexual/appetite effects