Melanotan is trending again. As a dermatologist, I strongly need to tell you , Its an unapproved injectable peptide, and were seeing:, nausea and flushing, darkening of existing moles, Dangerous' tanning products promoted by influencers Avoid nasal tanning sprays or nasal tanners entirely. These products promise an all over tan without sun exposure but they are unregulated, can be unsafe, and contain potentially risky substances like Melanotan 2. No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan II is so risky Is Melanotan the New Solarium for a Perfect Tan?