Sharing my personal experience with Melanotan tanning injections (now nasals) how vanity led me down the path of using it, thinking Id done all my research. Now, years later, Im dealing with the Warning issued over increased use of 'Barbie drug' Lets look at sunless tanning, ., Firstly theres the injections and nasal sprays which typically have an active ingredient called melanotan. This is a synthetic compound that stimulates the Melanotan II Safety: Tanning Injection LIVV Natural Dangerous 'Barbie drug' Melanotan II sparks crackdown on social media influencers ABC News