Disclosed herein is a composition including a peptide consisting of the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 for increasing the production of melanin. The present disclosure provides methods and formulations for the treatment of pigmentation disorders or conditions. In some embodiments, provided herein are compositions and methods for sunless tanning. In other embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to such compositions that are formulated for use as pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products, and to medical devices comprising the disclosed compositions.本文揭露一種組合物,包括由SEQ ID NO:1之序列所組成之胜肽,用以提高黑色素生成量。本文提供治療色素沉澱異常或狀況之方法及劑型。在某些具體實施例中,本文提供用於仿曬之多種組合物及方法。在其他具體實施例中,本文係針對被調製為醫藥及美容產品之前述組合物,且係針對包含所揭露組合物之醫療器材。