Before the first filling, we recommend mechanically cleaning the packaging (rinsing it with suitable water or a cleaning solution) and then disinfecting it. Alcohol-based preparations are suitable for disinfection, for example isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. On Handymade you will find suitable disinfecting agents in the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol and Etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný. After disinfection, allow the bottle and the dropper to ventilate and dry thoroughly so that no residues of alcohol or moisture remain inside.

Yes, the glass bottle is suitable for repeated use if hygiene principles are observed. Before each new filling, the packaging must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent contamination of the new product or mixing of residues from the previous filling. For disinfection, we recommend using alcohol-based preparations, for example IPA 99 % isopropyl alkohol or Etanol 96 % denaturovaný rastlinný. It is also important to check the condition of the dropper and the rubber or plastic parts – if visible wear is present, it is advisable to replace them with new components.

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, it is appropriate to recycle it responsibly according to the material specified in the product parameters. After emptying and roughly rinsing, the glass bottle can be sorted into the glass container (green or white according to local rules). The dropper is composed of several materials (glass, plastic, rubber), so we recommend separating it from the bottle and following local recommendations – if the individual parts cannot be easily separated, it is usually disposed of in mixed waste. Before handing over to sorted collection, always check the current recycling rules in your municipality or city.

The dropper bottle is ideal for products where very precise and economical dosing is required. It is particularly suitable for facial and body oils, serums with a high concentration of active substances, booster blends, hair oils applied drop by drop, aromatherapeutic compositions or various types of tinctures intended for external use. For more viscous emulsions or gel textures, we recommend testing the dosing in advance to be sure that the dropper works with the given consistency as expected.

To select the right packaging, you can use the advanced filter located at the top of the page after clicking on the relevant packaging material category. In the advanced filter it is possible to combine several criteria – for example the type and diameter of the neck, the size of the packaging, the colour or material. This allows you to quickly narrow down the offer to packaging that will best suit your specific formulation and the desired packaging style.