A dangerous new tanning trend is emerging on social networks like TikTok that encourage young people to snort illegal daily nasal spray to make their skin tan quicker in the sun and on sunbeds.
“Melanocytes are not to be messed around with! They’re not only responsible for the pigment of our skin; they’re also responsible for melanoma skin cancer”. “Some forms of Melanotan require UV exposure in order to be effective. This encourages people who use these products to expose their skin to UV rays and even use sun beds in order to get best results
“There’s the added risk of infection and sepsis when self administering injections from unregulated websites without adequate training. The nasal sprays result in rapid absorption of high doses of the compound. These products aren’t safe.