Lets look at sunless tanning, ., Firstly theres the injections and nasal sprays which typically have an active ingredient called melanotan. This is a synthetic compound that stimulates the 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 Nasal tanners claim to work by using Melanotan II, a chemical that darkens skin pigmentation. It is illegal to sell medicinal products containing Melanotan II in the UK but since the tanners are sold Doctors warn against tan injections