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Is Long Term Use of Alpha Arbutin Safe?

October 3, 2012
Asked By:sleepyxerxes

Is is safe for me to use Alpha Arbutin 6% forever? If not, can I use it for 6 months; and then each week, miss out a day of using it? Will i maintain my results? I am trying to remove sunspots, blemishes ect.. Thank you Very much! Product in question: Nufountain C20+Lightening

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