How Melanotan Peptides Work to Enhance Skin Tone and Promote Tanning Age Well ATL Viral 'Barbie drug' for tanning can cause brain swelling and even cancer, experts warn 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 Nasal sprays containing the 'Barbie Drug' melanotan are very, very dangerous and completely unregulated, according to leading dermatologist. Experts say there has been a surge in the use of the illegal tanning aid Rise in use of 'dangerous' tanning injection Channel 4 News Melanotan II Safety: Tanning Injection LIVV Natural