HPRA Warns of Dangerous Melanotan 2 in Tanning Products Obelis Group Melanotan II (Tan Jabs): Why They're Not Worth The Risk The Hidden Dangers of Tanning Nasal Sprays That You Should Be Aware Of Your body already makes a hormone that tells your skin to tan. Melanotan 2 is a synthetic peptide engineered to mimic that hormone but in a version that's more potent and No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan II is so risky