Before filling, we recommend visually checking the bottle and the dispenser, mechanically cleaning them from dust or residues, and then disinfecting them with a suitable alcohol-based preparation. For disinfection you can use, for example, technical alcohol such as IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or plant-based ethanol Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. After thorough cleaning and evaporation of the alcohol, the packaging is ready for filling with your formulation.

Yes, the glass packaging can be reused provided that proper hygiene principles are observed. After the contents have been used up, we recommend thoroughly rinsing the bottle, removing residues of the original product, and then disinfecting it with alcohol, for example using IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or 96 % denatured plant-based ethanol. Only after complete drying is it appropriate to refill the bottle with a new formulation. For the dispenser, always check the functionality of the mechanism and the cleanliness of all parts that come into contact with the contents.

If you decide not to use the bottle further, we recommend recycling it according to the type of material specified in the parameters of the specific product. The glass body of the bottle, after being emptied and basically cleaned, is normally placed in the container intended for glass. The dispenser, consisting of several materials (plastic, metal, possibly rubber), is usually suitable for disposal in mixed or plastic waste, depending on local sorting rules. Always follow the recommendations of your local collection company and the information in the product parameters on the Handymade website.

Thanks to the dispenser, the bottle is suitable especially for liquid and semi-liquid cosmetic products for which precise and clean dosing is important. These are mainly facial and eye serums, light emulsions, active concentrates, oil elixirs or hair treatments. The tinted glass also helps maintain the stability of light-sensitive components, therefore the packaging is also suitable for formulations containing more sensitive active substances, such as certain antioxidants or plant extracts.

To select a suitable bottle, vial or jar, you can use the extended filter in the packaging materials categories. After clicking on the specific category, the extended filter is located at the top of the page and allows you to clearly filter the range according to neck type, size, colour and material. Thanks to this, you can quickly find a packaging that will be compatible with your planned closures or dispensers and at the same time will meet the visual and functional requirements of your product.