Yes, the glass packaging can be reused if hygiene principles are observed. Before each new filling, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the bottle mechanically, rinse it and then disinfect it with a suitable alcohol-based preparation, for example using the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. Only after it is completely dry is the bottle ready for reuse.

Before the first filling, we recommend washing the glass bottle in warm water with a suitable cleaning agent, rinsing thoroughly with drinking water and letting it dry. Subsequently, it is advisable to spray or rinse the inner and outer surface with an alcohol-based disinfectant, for example with IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or plant-based ethanol 96 %. This increases hygiene safety when in contact with sensitive cosmetic preparations.

If you do not want to continue reusing the packaging, we recommend recycling it after emptying and basic rinsing according to the type of material specified in the product parameters. The glass part of the bottle can usually be placed in a container intended for glass, and the metal screw cap in a container for metals, or in a combined collection of metal packaging, if such is offered by your collection system. Always follow the local rules for waste sorting and the information in the parameter table for the product on Handymade.sk.

Glass is a stable and resistant material that is generally suitable for formulations containing alcohol as well as various active ingredients. However, when producing your own products, it is always important to verify the compatibility of the specific formula with the packaging by testing in a small trial batch. We recommend monitoring possible changes in colour, odour, viscosity or sedimentation and, based on that, fine-tuning the composition or choosing another type of packaging.

When choosing suitable packaging, you can use the advanced filter, which you can find at the top of the page after clicking on the relevant packaging category. The filter allows you to sort the offer according to several parameters, for example according to neck type, size, colour or material. Thanks to this, you can easily find bottles, jars, pots or bottles that will correspond to your formulation and the desired visual appearance of the product.