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 Risks of Melanotan: TGA to issue fresh warning against 'Barbie drug' The Australian Hannah Tittensor and her boyfriend Ben Dunlop have been injecting themselves with an illegal tanning drug called Melanotan for three years. On top of that, they use sunbeds regularly and slather themselves Dangerous' tanning products promoted by influencers BBC News Dangerous 'Barbie drug' Melanotan II sparks crackdown on social media influencers ABC News