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People warned not to buy online tanning-aid nasal spray that can cause cancer

People warned not to buy online tanning-aid nasal spray that can cause cancer

People are being warned not to buy a tanning-aid nasal spray being marketed online.

That's according to the Irish Mail on Sunday which reports ''tanners'' are unregulated and contain a drug banned in Ireland.

Medical experts in Ireland are asking the public to not use these products as they can cause cancer and other severe side effects.

The sprays contains the Melanotan known as the ''Barbie Drug'' which stimulates pigment producing cells darkening the skin.

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