Perlite
Perlite is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, bulking agent. It is used in 235 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 28 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PERLITE |
| Function | ABSORBENT, BULKING |
| CAS number | 130885-09-5 |
| Prevalence | 235 products (0.25% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 28 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 40,500 |
Used in
Sunscreens 17.4%Exfoliators 14.9%Body Scrubs 10.2%Face Cleansers 8.5%Foundations 8.1%Setting Spray & Powders 6.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Perlite do in skincare?
- Perlite functions as an absorbent, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Perlite?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (17.4% of its uses).
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