Yes, the glass bottle can be reused if handled correctly and if hygiene principles are observed. Before each new filling, however, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the packaging and then disinfect it with a suitable disinfectant, for example isopropyl alcohol IPA 99 % or plant-based ethanol Ethanol 96 %. This minimises the risk of microbial contamination and preserves the quality of the filled product.

First, mechanically clean the bottle from residues of the original contents, then rinse it thoroughly with a suitable cleaning solution and with clean water. After drying, we recommend disinfecting the inner surface and accessories (for example the dropper) using IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or 96 % denatured ethanol. Before refilling, make sure that all parts are completely dry and free of cleaning agent residues.

The bottle with dropper is ideal for products that require precise dosing in small quantities – for example facial and body oils, intensive serums, concentrated active ingredients, aromatherapeutic blends, caring formulations for nails or special hair treatments. When choosing the specific contents, always consider the compatibility of the formulation with the packaging material and type of closure.

We recommend filling the bottle with a smaller amount of the final formulation, closing it with the selected dropper or another closure and observing the behaviour of the packaging over time. Focus especially on sealing (leaks, seepage), changes in the appearance of the packaging, any discolouration or clouding of the glass and the smoothness of dosing. The test should be carried out under the storage conditions in which the product will actually be used (temperature, light, handling).

If you decide not to use the bottle any longer, we recommend recycling it in accordance with local waste-sorting rules and the information given in the parameter table of the respective product on the Handymade website. The glass part of the packaging can usually be placed in a container designated for glass, while the closure, dropper or plastic parts are sorted according to their material (for example plastic, rubber, metal). Before recycling, it is advisable to empty the packaging and remove product residues.

To select a suitable bottle, vial or other 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, products can be clearly sorted according to several parameters such as type and neck diameter, size, colour or material. This allows you to quickly find the packaging that best matches the requirements of your specific product and the visual concept of your brand.