Melanotan Tanning Injections The Low Down Lynton Lasers FDA Fast Facts Nasal tanners claim to work by using Melanotan II, a chemical that darkens skin pigmentation. It is illegal to sell medicinal products containing Melanotan II in the UK but since the tanners are sold Melanotan 2: Day 6 , Another one hour in what minimal sun we had today. , No tanning beds, just sun. , Moved down to 50mcg before sun exposure, No more side effects :) , Before & before , Well see That quick tan injection is NOT worth the risk., Melanotan peptide injections stimulate pigment cells, and its use has been linked to rapid changes in moles, including the potentially fatal skin