Alpha Arbutin during Pregnancy

Alpha arbutin is considered acceptable during pregnancy.

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Alpha arbutin is considered acceptable during pregnancy.

how to use it. Continue at 1–2%. Reasonable alternative when hydroquinone is off the table.

why it works. Slowly releases hydroquinone in trace amounts far below the concentrations that raise safety concerns for direct hydroquinone. Consensus is permissive.

Reviewed with 1 source on 2026-07-03.

dermnet 2023
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