Changes in Oral Mucosa Associated with Melanotan II Injections: A Case Report Your body already makes a hormone that tells your skin to tan. Melanotan 2 is a synthetic peptide engineered to mimic that hormone but in a version that's more potent and longer lasting than The message has always been to fake it, dont bake it when it comes to tanning, but now young people are turning to an illegal and dangerous alternative. Australias drug and medical device Risks of Melanotan: TGA to issue fresh warning against 'Barbie drug' The Australian