There’s a high probability that we all know someone who’s prepared to get that sun-kissed, ...

An illicit trade in melanotan injections has found a recent growth in Ireland’s market, regardless of serious reported risks and side effects. These tanning injections have not been medically approved ...

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

MORE than 500 ads selling a banned ‘Barbie drug’ used as a tanning booster have been shut down amid a surge in popularity here. Melanotan 2 is injected or snorted and produces an instant tan by ...

There’s no such thing as a safe UV tan. It is safer to use fake tan than to sunbathe or use a sunbed. Remember that neither a fake nor a real tan will protect your skin from the sun. Unlicensed ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has shut 72 websites selling Melanotan to Brits in three months Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by signing up to our ...

Social media influencers are continuing to promote the illegal tanning ingredient melanotan-2, which experts warn is dangerous and could lead to long-term health impacts. A shocking BBC News ...

People have been told not to use a tanning injection because it is an unlicensed medicine. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is warning that Melanotan is being sold ...

Magic tanning injections that make all your bronzed dreams come true might sound like the perfect addition to your summer plans, but don’t go there. Melanotan, an artificial hormone, can take a range ...