How To Find the Best Packaging for Your Cosmetics

   In this article, we will be discussing some of the different packaging opportunities available to those who make lotions, butters and scrubs. Just like with soap, there are many different options when it comes to packaging your cosmetics. Tubes, jars, bottles; the options for customization are nearly limitless! Choosing your shape, size and color wisely is very important, but it is also important to consider factors like duability and shippability, whether the material could be recycled, whether it is sustainably and responsibly sourced, and how you will fill the packages with your product. You must also take into consideration how the product will look with your label on it.

   Packaging Materials

Whether you choose tubes, jars or bottles, you will likely have the decision between plastic or glass packaging. Today's consumers are becoming more and more environmentally aware; for this reason, it's important to know a few terms that can help you navigate the different materials at your disposal.

  HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

High-density Polyethylene (HDPE for short) is a High crystallinity, non-polar thermoplastic resin. The appearance of the original HDPE is milky white, with a certain degree of translucency in the thin section. PE has excellent resistance to most household and industrial chemicals.HDPE is one of the most common materials used in cosmetic packaging. It is a very strong material and is effectively resistant to moisture and chemical corrosion (although some essential oils and fragrances can cause bottle walls to collapse). High-density polyethylene is also easy to recycle. The company offers many different shapes and sizes of HDPE bottles, and comes with a variety of sealers to really help you customize your final product.

   PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic)

PET plastic molecular structure is highly symmetrical, has a certain crystal orientation ability, so it has high film forming and characteristics. PET plastic has good optical properties and weather resistance, amorphous PET plastic has good optical transparency. In addition, PET plastic has excellent wear resistance, tribality and dimensional stability and electrical insulation. The bottle made of PET has been widely used for its strength, transparency, non-toxicity, anti-permeability, light weight and high production efficiency.Much like HIGH-DENSITY polyethylene (HDPE), which has a cloudy appearance, PET is as transparent as glass and comes in a variety of colors, from cobalt blue to amber to crystal clear. PET is also easy to recycle, making it an environmentally friendly packaging decision.

   Glass Packaging

Glass packaging will certainly have an impact on your customers. Of all possible packaging materials, it is the most inert and will not react with 99% of products or ingredients. It can be very classic and comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. It's also easy to recycle.

When choosing glass packaging options, it is important to consider transportation; Be sure to find a durable jar or bottle that will have a lower chance of breaking in transit. Since glass is much heavier than plastic, weight is also a factor, both in the cost of shipping to the customer and the cost of shipping to your jar or bottle.