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

Yes, the glass medicine bottle can be reused provided that 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 it has completely dried is the packaging ready for further safe use.

We recommend adapting the choice of closure to the consistency and the method of use of your product. For drop solutions and tinctures, drop inserts or droppers are suitable, for liquid facial serums practical droppers or fine mist sprayers, and for simple storage of solutions screw caps. When selecting, always check for a match of the neck type and the recommended compatible accessories in the product details. After combining, it is advisable 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 material type specified in the product parameters. After emptying and a basic rinse, the glass bottle is usually disposed of in a container designated for glass. Plastic closures, droppers or spray pumps should be separated and sorted according to material (for example plastic or metal), if local waste sorting rules allow it. In this way, you support efficient recycling of the individual parts of the packaging.

The simplest way to select suitable packaging is to use the advanced filter in the packaging materials category. After clicking on the relevant category, the filtering option will appear 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 desired method of application.