Melanotan II

Photosensitive Skin Disorders and Melanotan II

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MTII and Photosensitive Skin Disorders

Is there potential for Melanotan II to treat photosensitive skin disorders? During the 1960s α-MSH effect on rats was studied. This research continued into the 1980s where scientists at the University of Arizona studied α-MSH to determine an agent that could achieve photoprotective stimulation of melanocytes. This research yielded two agents, MTI and MTII. Each … Read more

Can Melanotan II Keep You From Drinking Alcohol?

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Can Melanotan II Keep You From Drinking Alcohol?

Early research demonstrated that MTII could affect the alcohol intake of rats and mice, but can Melanotan II keep YOU from drinking alcohol? Scientists gave mice MTII, a placebo, or HS014 in one study. HS014 targets Melanocortin 4 receptors while MTII targets all Melanocortin receptors in general, including MC4. The results of this study were … Read more

MTII Effects vs. Sun Tanning

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Sunny Beach

In distinguishing MTII effects from what can be achieved on a blanket in front of the ocean, we look through the feedback produced during research. One common question we’re often asked is, “How long will my tan last?” According to most resources, a suntan will last between seven to ten days before the skin begins to naturally … Read more

Exfoliants and Your Skin

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Choosing the right Exfoliants and Your Skin can be challenging. There are many variables to consider when choosing exfoliants and I hope you will find the following information to be very interesting and help you in making smarter decisions on how you need to treat your largest organ, your skin. Exfoliants are important in maintaining … Read more

Skin Care

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Just read a great article from the Dallas Morning News by Jamie Hancock. She interviewed several dermatologists and skin care specialists. The basic message is with skin care less is usually more. The buzzwords these days are “all natural and organic”.
Just because something is natural does not mean it works as an agent for skin care. Lime juice is good for exfoliation but with exposure to sun it can cause blistering. If something is natural and it works well for you then use it. Don’t be guided by marketing slogans on skin care products. Taking care of your largest body organ is critical to good health.

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