Yes, the bottle can be reused if hygiene rules are observed. Before each refilling, the packaging must be thoroughly washed, allowed to dry and then disinfected with a suitable alcohol solution, for example using isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. For this purpose you can use the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. Only after the alcohol has completely evaporated is the bottle ready for refilling.

Before first use, we recommend rinsing the bottle with warm water and a suitable cleaning agent, rinsing thoroughly with potable water and allowing it to dry completely. Then disinfect the inner surface and the neck with alcohol, for example using IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. After the alcohol has evaporated, the packaging is ready to be filled with your product.

You can find compatible caps, droppers and sprays directly in the related products or in the relevant closure categories. When choosing, follow the neck type and the recommendations in the product parameters. All combinations of packaging and closures created directly on Handymade are tested and functional, nevertheless we recommend performing your own sealing and dosing test with your specific formulation before launching the product on the market.

If you decide not to use the bottle any longer, we recommend recycling it in accordance with the recommendation stated in the product parameter table. The glass body is usually sorted into the glass container, the closure must be separated and placed into the appropriate container according to its material (for example for plastics or metal, if this is indicated in the parameters). Before handing it over for separate collection, remove any product residues and at least roughly rinse the packaging to facilitate its processing in the recycling process.

To select the ideal packaging you can use the advanced filter located at the top of the page after clicking on the chosen packaging category. Using the filter, you can clearly narrow down the range according to parameters such as neck type, size, colour and material. This way you gain quicker orientation in the assortment and more easily find a bottle, jar or pot that best matches your product and technological requirements.

The glass material is stable in relation to most cosmetic oils and aromatic blends, therefore the bottle is also suitable for products with a higher concentration of perfume or essential oils. However, when working with very intense or non-standard ingredients, we recommend first testing a sample of the formulation in a small quantity to verify long-term stability, compatibility with the closure and the behaviour of the packaging under real storage conditions.