pilgrim 25% AHA, 2% BHA, 5% PHA Peeling Solution
pilgrim Pilgrim 25% AHA, 2% BHA, 5% PHA Peeling Solution lists 23 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Purified Water
- Glycolic Acid
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Lactic Acid
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Benzoate
- Salicylic Acid
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Betaine
- Xanthan Gum
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Panthenol
- Sodium Gluconate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidLactic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
Other ingredients
Salicylic AcidVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractBetaineXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSodium HyaluronateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePanthenolSodium Gluconate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Acer Saccharum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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