The glass container is a stable packaging which in most cases is also suitable for cosmetic formulations with a higher content of active substances, such as serums, oil elixirs or booster blends. For each new product, however, we recommend carrying out your own compatibility test – especially for acidic or highly alkaline formulations, as well as for products with atypical solvents. A small-scale storage test helps verify long-term stability, visual change of the product and dosing functionality.

The bottle can be used repeatedly if hygiene principles are observed. Before each new filling, however, the packaging must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in order to minimise the risk of microbial contamination and undesirable interactions with residues of the previous product. For final disinfection, we recommend using a suitable alcohol-based agent, for example IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. After disinfection, leave the packaging to dry thoroughly at room temperature and only then fill it with the new product.

We recommend first mechanically rinsing the glass part with warm water and detergent, then rinsing several times with clean water and, if necessary, also using a suitable cleaning solution. After washing, disinfection of the inner surface with alcohol is important (for example using products available on Handymade), and the packaging must be left to dry completely. For the dispenser, it is appropriate to flush the internal channels with a compatible liquid (for example alcohol or water, depending on the type of product), repeatedly pump several times, and only reuse the dispenser after it has completely dried. For significantly different types of formulations, it is therefore always advisable to replace the old dispenser with a new one.

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, we recommend placing it in sorted collection according to the material specified in the product parameters. After emptying and basic rinsing, throw the glass bottle into the appropriate container intended for glass. The dispenser is made of a combination of materials, so it is usually separated from the glass and sorted according to local waste management rules, or handed over within municipal waste if the local system does not allow more detailed sorting. When recycling, always follow the recommendations of your municipality and the material designation in the product parameter table on the Handymade website.

To select the right packaging, you can use the extended filter, which you will find in the upper part of the page after clicking on the selected packaging category. In the extended filter, it is possible to combine several criteria at once – for example to choose the neck type, required size, packaging colour and material. In this way, you quickly narrow down the offer to packaging that is most suitable for your formulation and intended use. The filters help you find suitable bottles, jars, pots or medicine bottles even if you need packaging with specific dosing or design execution.