Perlite

Also searched asperlite

Role: A light mineral powder that absorbs moisture.
Catalog formulas: 19
Type: Texture
Verified: 06.11.2026

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

According to CosIng, Perlite is an inert siliceous material consisting chiefly of silicon, aluminum, sodium and potassium oxides. Its functions are absorbent and bulking.

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

In antiperspirants and deodorants, perlite helps absorb surface moisture and keep a dry feel. It does not reduce sweat production.

Regulatory and scientific context

Perlite is not listed in the restrictive annexes of EU Regulation 1223/2009; the safety assessment applies to the finished formula.

What sensitive skin should consider

Tolerance depends on the whole formula. If redness or stinging occurs, wash the product off.

Do not confuse with

Perlite is not the same as Talc or Kaolin: they are different mineral materials with different compositions. The aluminum oxide in perlite does not make it an antiperspirant active.

Products containing Perlite

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

Vichy Stress Resist 72h 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Vichy Clinical Control 96h 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Vichy Invisible Resist 72h 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Garnier Mineral Active Control Thermoprotection 72h 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Vichy Homme Clinical Control 96h 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Garnier Mineral Hyaluronic Care 72h roll-on 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Garnier Mineral Antibacterial Effect roll-on 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Garnier Men Magnesium Effect Ultradry spray 150 mlaerosolabsorbentOpen

Garnier Action Control Thermo Protect spray 150 mlaerosolabsorbentOpen

Garnier Antibacterial Effect tea tree spray 150 mlaerosolabsorbentOpen

Garnier Invisible Black White Colors women spray 150 mlaerosolabsorbentOpen

Garnier Men Invisible Black White Colors spray 150 mlaerosolabsorbentOpen

Vichy Homme Anti-irritations 48H 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Vichy 48H anti-stains roll-on 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Vichy Homme Invisible Resist 72H roll-on 50 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Biotherm Homme Aquapower 48H roll-on 75 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Biotherm Deo Pure Invisible roll-on 48H 75 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Biotherm Homme Day Control 48H roll-on 75 mlroll-onabsorbentOpen

Biotherm Deo Pure stick 48H 40 mlstickabsorbentOpen

Sources

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.

EU CosIng: Perlite Supports: function, substance identity, restrictions

Perlite

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

Products containing Perlite

Sources

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