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Cosmetic-focused peptides for skin remodeling, pigmentation, and tanning research. GHK-Cu is the workhorse; melanotans are for pigmentation studies.

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GHK-Cu
★★★★ 4/5 research
Protocol snapshot
Dose1-2 mg/day (subQ) or 1-3% topical concentration
FrequencyDaily for skin/systemic; 3-5x/week for cycles
Cycle30-day cycles: 1mg/day days 1-15, escalate to 2mg/day days 16-30. Then 30 days off.
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🏆Our pick for GHK-Cu
Modern Research Peptides
100mg · USA · Card / Crypto
  • Third-party tested (Janoshik)
  • COAs provided — Per-batch comprehensive
  • Highest verification tier in stock
  • 4.8★ community rating
Also solid
Peptidology
100mg · $0.26/mg
$25.52
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AMP Peptides
50mg · $0.41/mg
$20.45
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Purus Peptides
100mg · $0.31/mg
$30.97
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Melanotan II
★★★★★ 3/5 research
Protocol snapshot
DoseLoading: 250-500 mcg/day × 7-10 days; Maintenance: 400-500 mcg, 1-2x weekly
FrequencyLoading: daily; Maintenance: 1-2x weekly
CycleLoading 10-14 days then maintenance 1-2x weekly until desired pigmentation
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🏆Our pick for Melanotan II
Valor Peptides
10mg · USA · Card / Crypto
  • Third-party tested (Janoshik)
  • COAs provided — Comprehensive
  • Within 6% of cheapest, higher verification tier
  • 4.8★ community rating
Also solid
AMP Peptides
10mg · $3.02/mg
$30.21
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Flawless Compounds
10mg · $2.07/mg
$20.72
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Peppy
10mg · $2.50/mg
$25.04
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Melanotan I
★★★★ 4/5 research
Protocol snapshot
Dose0.16 mg/kg per dose (afamelanotide = MT-I)
FrequencyImplant every 60 days (clinical) or research dosing varies
CycleClinical: implant every 2 months
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🏆Our pick for Melanotan I
Valor Peptides
10mg · USA · Card / Crypto
  • Third-party tested (Janoshik)
  • COAs provided — Comprehensive
  • Highest verification tier in stock
  • 4.8★ community rating
Also solid
Ascension Peptides
10mg · $2.52/mg
$25.17
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AMP Peptides
10mg · $5.45/mg
$54.46
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Throne
10mg · $2.56/mg
$25.65
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