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Take Melanotan, a synthetic peptide that mimics the hormone that stimulates melanin production, pushing pigment-producing cells to work harder for a faster, deeper tan without time in the sun
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These proposed mechanisms sound compelling, but it is vital to remember that these effects are mostly observed in rodent models or cell cultures, not in humans