Yes, the glass bottle can be used repeatedly if hygiene rules are observed. Before each new filling, the packaging must be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected with a suitable agent, for example isopropyl alcohol IPA 99 % or plant-based ethanol Ethanol 96 %. This reduces the risk of microbial contamination and of influencing the stability of your formulation.

The dropper should first be mechanically rinsed with a suitable cleaning agent or with warm water and a mild detergent, and then thoroughly rinsed with clean water so that no cleaner residues remain. After drying, we recommend disinfecting the dropper and the rubber part with a suitable alcohol solution and letting them dry completely at room temperature. When working, avoid contact of the internal parts with your hands in order to prevent contamination.

For recycling, it is advisable to separate the glass part from the closure with dropper. After rinsing, the glass bottle is usually placed in the glass container according to local waste sorting rules. The closure with dropper (plastic, rubber, possibly metal decoration) belongs in the appropriate collection for mixed or sorted plastics, according to the recommendations of your waste collector. We recommend following the material information given in the product parameters and the local regulations for recycling.

This type of packaging is ideal for products that require precise dosing in small amounts – for example facial and eye serums, concentrated oil or active blends, aromatherapeutic oils, perfume oils or effective supplementary concentrates for cosmetics. Thanks to the dropper, you have control over the amount of product applied and you minimize waste of more expensive raw materials.

In the packaging material categories on Handymade, you will find an extended filter located at the top of the page after clicking on a specific category (for example bottles, pharmaceutical bottles, jars or pots). Using the filter, you can select packaging according to several criteria – in particular according to the type and size of the neck, the overall size of the packaging, the colour and the material used. Thanks to this, you can easily narrow down the offer to the packaging that best matches your product and the intended way of dosing.

When filling, we recommend working in a clean environment, using a suitable filling aid (funnel, pipette) and avoiding contamination of the bottle neck. The contents should not be in direct contact with the rubber part of the dropper longer than necessary, unless the nature of the formulation requires it. During storage, follow the recommendations for the specific product – typically protect from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures and do not close the bottle with a wet dropper to prevent liquid from seeping into the thread.