well after researching these forums and other websites for a few weeks, ive decided to give melanotan II a try. i am VERY watchful about what i put into my body, so this is a huge deal for me. as such, i would like to get a little support. i've been a vegetarian for years, i don't eat dairy or meat or fish or processed food. i live a plant-based diet. i exercise a lot, lifting and playing baseball, but i would never take the chance of using steroids (or even hgh). for me to try melanotan II i feel i have concluded with research that although it is not FDA approved, the side effects are relatively harmless. okay enough about that.
 
so, i'm buying the melanotan from chemicalneed, as i hear they have high quality products. i've looked a few other places and could find some cheaper melanotan II, but i feel that with anything related to body or health, you can never opt for simply the 'cheaper' option. does anyone have a preference here on where they buy? I ask because i want to use only the best, regardless of price. all answers welcome.
 
so overall i need:  
20mg of melanotan II
bacteriostatic water
100u insulin syringes
empty, sterile 10ml vial
alcohol swabs
 
i noticed that most people opt for 30mg for a cycle. i am a skintype I, but i DO NOT want a deep deep tan. what i want to accomplish with the melanotan II is to develop a nice tan that will last long, thats why i feel a lower dosage for me would be necessary as i am not going for a deep bronzed look, just a nice color. i have been pale my whole life, so i want to look nice and naturally tan.  
 
I plan on dosing .25mg for 10 days, then tanning, then another 10 days at .25, then more tanning. after that, depending on results, i just want to maintain. as i said, i don't want to wow the world with my tan, but i just want to HAVE a nice tan for a good long while. my question is, would this cycle be suited for my goals? I am very nervous about this whole process (not the needles) and i would like someone to kindly take my hand and help me through this with a step by step or just some advice. i know i sound a bit....annoying, but i just want to do it right on the first time and not have any screwups.  
 
so, help?

i appreciate the response. yes i'm extremely conscious so i wanna hear all the bad things, all the negative side effects, possible long term effects. i've been researching a lot and im thinking i might be better off with melanotan-1.  
 
my opinion on steroids is that they are not nearly as bad (when used CORRECTLY and not abused) as the scare tactics in the MSM make them out to be. however, i still would not put them in my body with the associated health risks. melanotan seems MUCH less severe in its side effects, but in a way, more uncertain. so as much as im DYING to try this out, i'm still...hesitant.