skin sun tanning aides

Introduction

Australia has banned most of these aids, especially UV tanning clinics which obviously will increase skin ageing and cancer risks, but despite this, “backyard” illegal solariums can be readily found¹⁾

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 future²⁾
- may rarely cause potentially fatal acute kidney injury (AKI) / acute renal failure (ARF) or cerebral oedema

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