Packaging: Alternatives to bottles (updated)

I know a malibu or tottle bottle isn’t really an alternative to a “bottle” because we consider them to be a bottle, but they are a fantastic way to package hair care products, surfactant systems, and lotions. They’re also cheaper than using a pump bottle for thick creams, but you do run the risk of...

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Packaging: Filling bottles! (updated)

Filling containers can be such a huge pain in the bum! Here are a few things I thought I’d share. Since I am a surfactant junkie, I make a lot of bubble baths, body washes, and shampoos that need bottling. I find the easiest way is to get a funnel and pour it in. With...

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Packaging: Choosing the right container based on ingredients (updated)

So you’ve chosen a shape, but have you considered the composition of your bottle? We have tons of different plastics to choose from, but each has their advantage. Most of these can’t be filled at over 160F, but we aren’t going to be bottling anything that warm, are we? HDPE: High density polyethylene – Good...

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Packaging: Choosing the right container (updated)

With so much to choose from, how do you choose the right bottle or jar for your products? Consider a few things before choosing a container… 1. Cost: If you need 1 or 2 containers, then a penny here or there isn’t going to make a huge difference. But if you need 100, 5 cents...

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Cetyl alcohol vs. stearic acid

I feel like the subtitle to this post should be “two go in, one comes out, it’s a battle to the death!” These two are always compared to each other because they serve the same function in lotion making – they offer co-emulsification, they increase viscosity, and they act as fatty ingredients to add to...

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