Melanotan & Tanning Injections: Safe or Risky? 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 Melanotan II (Tan Jabs): Why They're Not Worth The Risk 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 You Should Avoid Using Nasal Tanning Sprays