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Author: Alice FaulknerPublished 6th Sep 2024
Last updated 6th Sep 2024

Listen to our special investigation into nasal tanning sprays, which are turning up in lots of people's social media feeds.

Reporter Alice Faulkner takes a look at Melanotan II, the unregulated and illegal drug with life-threatening side effects being taken by thousands of people craving a dark tan.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE.

You can read more about Melanotan II products here.

You can read more real stories about the side effects here.

You can find more reaction to our investigation here.

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