Peptide Category · 4 entries
Cosmetic & Pigmentation
Melanotan II and Afamelanotide (Scenesse). α-MSH analogs that stimulate melanogenesis. Afamelanotide is FDA-approved as a SubQ implant for erythropoietic protoporphyria. Both carry risk of accelerating atypical nevi growth.
Peptides in this category
- Afamelanotidet½ 2 hours
SubQ Implant · Cosmetic
Also: Scenesse
- GHK-Cut½ 30 min
SubQ, Topical · Healing
Also: GHK-Cu, Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Copper, Copper Peptide
- KPVt½ 30 min
SubQ, Oral, Topical · Healing
Also: Lysine-Proline-Valine, Lys-Pro-Val, alpha-MSH (11-13)
- Melanotan IIt½ 2 hours
Risk of melanoma or atypical nevi growth with melanocytic lesions
Also: MT-II
Outcome protocols using Cosmetic peptides
- Tanning / UV
Stimulate melanin production for photoprotection
- Injury Repair
Accelerate healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and other soft tissues
- Skin Elasticity
Promote collagen synthesis and skin regeneration for improved skin quality
- Cellular Repair
Activate telomerase and support cellular longevity mechanisms
- Hair Growth
Stimulate hair follicle activity and combat hair loss
- Gut Healing
Repair intestinal barrier function and reduce gut permeability
- Immune Regulation
Modulate and balance immune system function
- Inflammation
Reduce systemic inflammation and inflammatory markers