Before the first filling we recommend mechanically cleaning the bottle (rinsing with a suitable cleaning agent, rinsing thoroughly with water) and then disinfecting it. For disinfecting the surface and the inside of the packaging, it is appropriate to use alcohol-based preparations, for example isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. After disinfection, let the packaging dry completely at room temperature in a clean environment and only then fill it with your formulation.

Yes, the glass medicine bottle can be used repeatedly if hygiene principles are observed. Before each new filling, the packaging must be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected, ideally using alcohol-based disinfectants such as isopropyl alcohol or plant-based ethanol. For this purpose you can use products available in the Handymade range, for example IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. Only after complete drying is the packaging ready for further safe use.

We recommend adapting the selection of the closure to the consistency and method of use of your product. For drop solutions and tinctures, dropper inserts or pipettes are suitable; for liquid facial serums, practical droppers or fine spray pumps; and for simple storage of solutions, screw caps. When choosing, always check the match of the neck type and the recommended compatible accessories in the product details. After combining, it is appropriate to carry out your own sealing and dosing test on a small sample.

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, we recommend disposing of it in an environmentally friendly way according to the type of material specified in the product parameters. After emptying and roughly rinsing, the glass bottle is usually placed in the container intended for glass. Plastic closures, pipettes or spray pumps should be separated and sorted according to the material (for example plastic or metal), if local waste sorting rules allow it. In this way, you support effective recycling of the individual parts of the packaging.

The simplest way to choose suitable packaging is to use the advanced filter in the packaging materials category. After clicking on the relevant category, a filtering option appears at the top of the page, where you can narrow down the range according to neck type, packaging size, colour and material. By combining these parameters you will quickly find bottles, jars or pots that best match your formulation and the required method of application.