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Skin Conditioning

PERLITE

CAS 130885-09-5
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Perlite — a porous volcanic mineral used as a mattifying powder, light exfoliant and oil absorber. Safe on skin; main concern is dust inhalation during manufacture.

Function

ABSORBENTBULKING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight mineral absorbent
  • Mild physical exfoliant
  • Mattifying in powders
  • Inert filler

Known concerns

  • Inhalable dust — respiratory hazard during manufacturing
  • Mechanical irritation if coarse
  • Crystalline silica trace possible in some grades

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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