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Is Long Term Use of Alpha Arbutin Safe?

sleepyxerxesOct 3, 2012
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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Dr. Gary R. Culbertson, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 26, 2013
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