Melanotan II: Tanning injections, nasal sprays harmful to health Australians who use tanning products containing 'melanotan' are at risk of serious health problems. These products include nasal sprays and other injectable and ingestible tanning products, and are being illegally promoted and Melanotan Tanning Peptides: Safe Use, Side Effects & How It Works Scientifically 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