Sun Damage, How to Protect Yourself

sun damage woman applying spf cream on shoulder sitting at poolside

Sun damage is a topic we often talk about because sun exposure is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it provides us with essential Vitamin D and can improve our mood. On the other hand, too much sun exposure can have serious health risks associated with it. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause skin … Read more

Melanotan, Super Antibiotic of the Future?

melanotan, super antibiotic of the future

Could Melanotan be the Super Antibiotic of the Future? As we dredge further into the 21st century the scientific revelations of longevity continue pouring in. Among those findings are evidence that α-MSH peptides may unlock the potential to combat infectious diseases. In this article we look at the science and ponder the potential of a … Read more

How I Fell in Love with Melanotan 2

Love Melanotan 2

Why I Love Melanotan 2 and How I Fell in Love with it. In 1923, French style icon, Coco Chanel, “accidentally” developed a tan while on her yacht in France.  She later admitted that she simply stayed in the sun a “tad too long”.  But it was too late, her disclaimer failed to keep the … Read more

Obesity, Is Melanotan II Effective?

Obesity, is Melanotan II effective?

Obesity and Melanotan II. Initially it was thought that Melanotan II could be an effective treatment for obesity, like this research paper from 2003 describes. It found that rats treated with MTII lost fat but not through conventional means. Conventionally, fat cells die in a process known as “apoptosis”. This process was not observed however, … Read more

Should I stay tanned all year?

Should I stay tanned all year?

Should I stay tanned all year? Laying in the sun and frequenting tanning salons on a scheduled annual basis is not what we’re looking for when it comes to keeping good color in your layers of dermis that slough off every four to twenty-one days taking the SURFACE layer of color with it.  However, the layers … Read more