NATURAL SKINCARE FORMULATION LAB APPROVED PACKAGING
& HOW TO SEND YOUR EMPTY PACKAGING TO OUR LAB FOR FILLING
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We suggest sourcing white, dark or opaque bottles as our products contain very natural preservatives that light can easily upset the integrity of. The ‘safest’ packaging options are the ones that seal completely so the product doesn’t have any contact with contaminants (like air, skin and dust). The exception to this ‘rule’ are droppers, for products like oils and elixirs, that aren’t as sensitive to contamination as they are anhydrous and do not contain water. Because all our products are 100% natural, packaging that isn’t completely sealed are more likely to be contaminated,
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GLASS PACKAGING
We accept glass packaging, provided you agree to the below T&Cs. You will be required to pay an additional fee which will cover the extra weight of shipping and the additional time and care it takes to process and prepare glass bottles for shipping. If there are any breakages in the box when your packaging arrives at our lab, you will need to resend your packaging at your own expense as we can not risk glass contamination. Before we can fill your packaging, you will need to sign a waiver to ensure that you agree to the above terms and conditions.
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TYPES OF PACKAGING WE SUGGEST AND APPROVE OF:
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Airless Pumps
Amber, Black, Blue, Green Plastic/Glass Bottles-Jars
White Plastic/Glass Bottles-Jars
TYPES OF PACKAGING WE DON’T SUGGEST AND WILL NOT FILL FOR YOU
PACKAGING SUPPLIERS WE RECOMEND
AMPULLA
IDEON
GLASS BOTTLES
PLEASE NOTE: NATURAL SKINCARE FORMULATION LAB is not affiliated with any of the above companies, these are just our suggestions. We recommend you purchase samples before purchasing in bulk.
PACKAGING APPROVAL
We need to approve your packaging before you place your order. Please send the link of the packaging you wish to purchase to skincareformulationlab@gmail.com before placing your order. Packaging is to be shipped to our lab at your expense.
HOW TO SEND YOUR EMPTY PACKAGING TO OUR LAB
Please email us at skincareformulationlab@gmail.com and we will provide you with the postal address.
PLEASE NOTE: You must send us FIVE extras of your empty packaging for every 500 units, in case of breakages or faults. If these extras are not used, they will be sent back to you with your fulfilled order.
PLEASE NOTE - If you do not send these 5x extra bottles and we do not have enough bottles to fulfil your order, you will not be reimbursed for the extra products that we could not fulfil, and we won’t fill them at a later date. Bottles can be sent to us straight from the supplier.
WHEN TO SEND YOUR EMPTY PACKAGING TO OUR LAB
YOUR PACKAGING NEEDS TO ARRIVE A FEW DAYS TO A WEEK AFTER YOU HAVE PLACED YOUR ORDER. Please do not send your packaging to us before you place your order, or more than one to two weeks after. You will need to liaise with your packaging supplier so you know when it will arrive at our lab, and place your order accordingly. Your turnaround time will not start until we have received your packaging.
Your boxes must be labelled as followed
THIS IS CRUCIAL
How to select and fill your own packaging using Natural Skincare Formulation LAB
Bulk Sized Products
Manual Filling vs Filling Machines
You have two options when it comes to filling your own products - to do it manually, or use a filling machine.
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We only suggest manual filling:
If you are only filling a small number of products
If you are filling sample/travel sized packaging
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If you are only filling a small amount of products at a time, or making up samples, you can use a sauce squeeze bottle. Squeeze bottles can be found in your supermarket or on online stores like eBay. Just a heads up - the ones with the wider openings are easier to clean!
If you do use this method, your sauce squeeze bottle must be thoroughly cleaned with a baby bottle brush and hot soapy water after each use. It should then be soaked in a product like Milton (a baby bottle cleaner that contains chlorine) for 15 minutes, before being sprayed with 70% IsoPropyl Alcohol and left to air dry. We suggest testing this method with one bottle first, as Milton and Alcohol can damage some types of packaging.
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Filling Machines:
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We highly suggest investing in a filling machine if you are filling more than 50 products at a time and intend on growing your business.
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While it is a small investment, it will pay itself off in no time (hand filling is far more time consuming). If you require a filling machine you can purchase these on eBay or Amazon - simply type in ‘Manual Liquid Filling Machine’.
Regardless of which option you choose, cleaning and sterilising are a must
* Please be aware that this is just a guide; we suggest that you do your own research. NATURAL SKINCARE FORMULATION LAB is not responsible for any damage, or product contamination that may occur
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CLEANING and STERILISING
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The following needs to be cleaned and sterilised before you use them:
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Gloves, face masks and hair nets must also be worn.
We suggest washing your packaging and caps in hot (not boiling, as it can melt PET Plastic) soapy water. Once washed thoroughly, they should be soaked in a product like Milton (a baby bottle cleaner that contains chlorine) for 15 minutes, before being sprayed with 70% IsoPropyl Alcohol and left to air dry.
Your work space and utensils/filling machines need to be clean and free from dust, animals and other air contaminants. Again, hot soapy water and 70% IsoPropyl Alcohol can be used to sterilise your space and utensils/machines. Cleaning and Sterilising 70% IsoPropyl
Please note that 70% IsoPropyl Alcohol is more effective than 100% IsoPropyl Alcohol.
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* Please be aware that this is just a guide; we suggest that you do your own research. NATURAL SKINCARE FORMULATION LAB is not responsible for any damage, or product contamination that may occur
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PRODUCT SHELF LIFE
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When adhering to the correct protocol, most of NATURAL SKINCARE FORMULATION LAB products have a shelf life of around 12-18 months. Once you receive your bulk item and decanter it into your own packaging - as long as you have filled your packaging to the top and have sealed your bottle - there is still 12 months shelf life left on that product (starting from your date of purchase). It is only once your customer starts using the product that it's shelf life will come down to 6 months, due to the introduction of air. Any exposure to contaminants will reduce this shelf life and potentially spoil your products. Please be aware that with all bulk items, the entire bucket/tub needs to be filled into your packaging and sealed with a cap once it’s been opened. If you leave the bucket half empty, the air inside will start to break down the formula and decrease your shelf life by half. You can also move the remaining bulk product into a smaller sterilised bucket so there is no air.