What are 'melanotan' injections? Explaining the controversial tanning drug Dazed No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan II is so risky We are alerting the public of the serious health risks posed by the unauthorised substance Melanotan 2, often described as a self tanning aid. We strongly advise members of the public not to Stay Sun Kissed All Year Round with Melanotan 2 Melanotan is a tanning peptide that stimulates the production of melanin in the body to foster a deep, natural tan. This is the