There is no synthetic fragrance, no endocrine-disrupting UV filters, and no restricted preservatives. This product is a rinse-off treatment, not a leave-on. Glycolic Acid at 25% is a high concentration: the EU permits up to 10% AHA in leave-on cosmetics and up to 30% in professional-grade rinse-off products with appropriate safety controls. The critical number that determines whether this product behaves as a cosmetic exfoliant or approaches a clinical peel is the pH - and Pilgrim does not publish it. At 25% AHA, a very low pH (below 3.0) can cause significant barrier disruption. Salicylic Acid at 2% is compliant for rinse-off treatment use. Gluconolactone at 5% is gentle and well-tolerated. Niacinamide and Panthenol help moderate post-peel inflammation. Without a disclosed pH and recommended contact time, users have limited information to calibrate safe use.

The combination of three acid types is well-designed. Glycolic Acid has the smallest molecule of all AHAs and penetrates deepest, stimulating collagen and renewing the surface. Lactic Acid is larger and gentler, with the added benefit of drawing moisture into the skin alongside exfoliation. Salicylic Acid is oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore rather than just at the surface. Gluconolactone is the mildest of the group - a polyhydroxy acid that exfoliates at the surface while also providing soothing and humectant properties. Niacinamide reduces post-peel redness. Aloe and Panthenol support barrier recovery. The formula pH is not disclosed, which is a meaningful gap at this AHA concentration - pH is what determines how aggressively the acids behave on skin. The individual proportions of Glycolic and Lactic Acid within the 25% AHA total are also not specified.

The full INCI list is published on the product page. AHA (25%), BHA (2%), and PHA (5%) percentages are confirmed by the brand. However, the formula pH is not disclosed - this is the single most important safety parameter for any product with AHA above 10%, and its absence makes independent risk assessment impossible for consumers. The individual split between Glycolic and Lactic Acid within the 25% AHA total is not specified. A recommended maximum contact time is not stated on the product page. No clinical study data has been published for this formula.

Pilgrim is PETA-certified cruelty-free. The brand does not sell into markets that require mandatory animal testing. There is no fragrance and no synthetic dyes, which is the right choice for a high-acid treatment targeting compromised skin. Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetic solvent. Palm derivative sourcing has not been independently verified, and packaging sustainability is not disclosed.