see also:

• dermatology
• melanoma

• Australia has banned most of these aids, especially UV tanning clinics which obviously will increase skin ageing and cancer risks

• see also unregulated peptides
• illegal agent in Australia, not approved by the TGA
• acts on normal melatonin receptors to induce tan
• they claim that a spray in each nostril every day for two weeks, then a lower maintenance dosage after that, achieves a natural tan that can last up to six months
• has many adverse effects:
  • nausea, vomiting
  • flushing
  • acne
  • may also result in a multitude of atypical moles with potential increased risk of melanoma in the future¹⁾
  • may rarely cause potentially fatal acute kidney injury (AKI) / acute renal failure (ARF) or cerebral oedema