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Pilgrim's Peeling Solution delivers a powerful exfoliating blend, but consumers should manage expectations for anti-aging benefits and exercise caution regarding skin type suitability, especially given the lack of pH disclosure.
₹585 • Analysed 18 July 2026
Actives like this can raise sun sensitivity, which India's high year-round UV makes significant, so pairing with a daytime SPF is important; the lighter the vehicle, the better it tends to wear in heat and humidity. The product maintains a consistent discounted price of Rs. 585 across all major online retailers and quick commerce platforms, indicating transparent and stable pricing. 1 marketing claim could draw ASCI scrutiny under India's advertising code; the ingredient list is the more reliable guide.
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Ingredient percentages are publicly disclosed by the brand, and the key acids (Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid) are high in the INCI list, supporting meaningful concentrations.
AHAs, BHA, and PHA are well-established exfoliants known to improve skin brightness. However, no finished product test for this specific product's brightening effect is publicly visible.
Exfoliating acids can help fade the appearance of dark spots and improve blemishes over time. This is ingredient-level evidence; no finished product clinical data is publicly visible for this specific claim.
Chemical exfoliation is known to improve skin texture and promote a more even tone. This is ingredient-level evidence; no finished product test for this specific product is publicly visible.
Salicylic Acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and widely recognized for its ability to penetrate and unclog pores. The 2% concentration is effective for this purpose.
AHAs can stimulate cell turnover and may improve the appearance of fine lines over time. This is an ambitious claim for a rinse-off product, and no finished product clinical data is publicly visible.
Some AHAs can stimulate collagen synthesis, but this is a long-term effect requiring consistent use and specific concentrations. This is a very ambitious claim for a rinse-off product without finished product clinical data.
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any ingredients typically associated with alcohol, fragrance (Parfum/Essential Oils), sulphates (SLS/SLES), parabens, or mineral oil, supporting these claims.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Screened against the ingredient database (12 of 23 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Purified Water |
Glycolic Acid |
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe-Vera) Leaf Juice |
Lactic Acid |
Glycerin |
Propanediol |
Gluconolactone |
Sodium Benzoate |
Salicylic Acid |
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract |
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract |
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract |
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract |
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract |
Betaine |
Xanthan Gum |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) |
Sodium Benzoate |
Potassium Sorbate |
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) |
Sodium Gluconate |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
“For All Skin Types”
ASCI Chapter 4.1 (Personal Care & Health) advises caution for 'all skin types' claims for active-heavy products without mildness testing.
Ingredient percentages are publicly disclosed by the brand, and the key acids (Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid) are high in the INCI list, supporting meaningful concentrations.
Mentioned only
AHAs, BHA, and PHA are well-established exfoliants known to improve skin brightness. However, no finished product test for this specific product's brightening effect is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Exfoliating acids can help fade the appearance of dark spots and improve blemishes over time. This is ingredient-level evidence; no finished product clinical data is publicly visible for this specific claim.
Mentioned only
Chemical exfoliation is known to improve skin texture and promote a more even tone. This is ingredient-level evidence; no finished product test for this specific product is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and widely recognized for its ability to penetrate and unclog pores. The 2% concentration is effective for this purpose.
Mentioned only
AHAs can stimulate cell turnover and may improve the appearance of fine lines over time. This is an ambitious claim for a rinse-off product, and no finished product clinical data is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Some AHAs can stimulate collagen synthesis, but this is a long-term effect requiring consistent use and specific concentrations. This is a very ambitious claim for a rinse-off product without finished product clinical data.
Mentioned only
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any ingredients typically associated with alcohol, fragrance (Parfum/Essential Oils), sulphates (SLS/SLES), parabens, or mineral oil, supporting these claims.
Evidence visible
The brand states the product is 'Dermatologically Tested'. However, no specific test report, methodology, or results are publicly visible to substantiate the claim's rigor.
Evidence visible
This claim relies on the brand's statement. No third-party certification (e.g., PETA, Vegan Society) is publicly visible to verify these claims.
Missing
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This review evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
Chemical exfoliation is known to improve skin texture and promote a more even tone. This is ingredient-level evidence; no finished product test for this specific product is publicly visible.
Salicylic Acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and widely recognized for its ability to penetrate and unclog pores. The 2% concentration is effective for this purpose.
AHAs can stimulate cell turnover and may improve the appearance of fine lines over time. This is an ambitious claim for a rinse-off product, and no finished product clinical data is publicly visible.
Some AHAs can stimulate collagen synthesis, but this is a long-term effect requiring consistent use and specific concentrations. This is a very ambitious claim for a rinse-off product without finished product clinical data.
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any ingredients typically associated with alcohol, fragrance (Parfum/Essential Oils), sulphates (SLS/SLES), parabens, or mineral oil, supporting these claims.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Ingredient percentages are publicly disclosed by the brand, and the key acids (Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid) are high in the INCI list, supporting meaningful concentrations.
Mentioned only
AHAs, BHA, and PHA are well-established exfoliants known to improve skin brightness. However, no finished product test for this specific product's brightening effect is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Exfoliating acids can help fade the appearance of dark spots and improve blemishes over time. This is ingredient-level evidence; no finished product clinical data is publicly visible for this specific claim.
Mentioned only
Chemical exfoliation is known to improve skin texture and promote a more even tone. This is ingredient-level evidence; no finished product test for this specific product is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid (BHA) is oil-soluble and widely recognized for its ability to penetrate and unclog pores. The 2% concentration is effective for this purpose.
Mentioned only
AHAs can stimulate cell turnover and may improve the appearance of fine lines over time. This is an ambitious claim for a rinse-off product, and no finished product clinical data is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Some AHAs can stimulate collagen synthesis, but this is a long-term effect requiring consistent use and specific concentrations. This is a very ambitious claim for a rinse-off product without finished product clinical data.
Mentioned only
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any ingredients typically associated with alcohol, fragrance (Parfum/Essential Oils), sulphates (SLS/SLES), parabens, or mineral oil, supporting these claims.
Evidence visible
The brand states the product is 'Dermatologically Tested'. However, no specific test report, methodology, or results are publicly visible to substantiate the claim's rigor.
Evidence visible
This claim relies on the brand's statement. No third-party certification (e.g., PETA, Vegan Society) is publicly visible to verify these claims.
Missing
“For All Skin Types”
ASCI Chapter 4.1 (Personal Care & Health) advises caution for 'all skin types' claims for active-heavy products without mildness testing.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
