After being told about nasal sprays by a friend to help achieve a golden tan, Edith Eagle was left hospitalised on holiday due to the effects of her 'Barbie' spray ...

Tanning nasal spray contains what is known as melanotan II, an ingredient that causes the skin to become more tan when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. Melanotan II is not approved for any use ...

Nasal tanners are designed to be sprayed into the nostrils and claim to work by administering a substance known as Melanotan ...

Suffolk Trading Standards have shared its concern after the widespread availability of nasal sprays containing Melanotan II.

In Australia, many of the tanning nasal sprays sold online contain ingredients such as melanotan, that can only be prescribed ... with some videos featuring the individual administering the spray ...

It is illegal to sell medicinal products containing Melanotan II in the UK but as ... The BBC managed to buy several unlicensed nasal spray products over the counter and online Ms Eagle said ...