Verified Peptide ReviewLast reviewed: 26 April 2026
Compound Profile · Cosmetic
Melanotan I / MT-1
Melanotan I (MT-1) is a synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist studied in research for melanin stimulation and pigmentation.
LegalResearch onlyEvidenceInsufficientHuman useNot approved
5.6/ 10
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Quick verdict
Older melanocortin agonist with limited modern research. Safety profile is not well-characterised.
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What this isn't
- Not approved for human use — research-only context
- No regulator has approved human use
- Insufficient human evidence
- Side-effect profile not fully characterised
- Educational only — not medical advice
Full Melanotan I / MT-1 review
A synthetic melanocortin-1 receptor agonist.
Studied for melanin synthesis and skin pigmentation in research.
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