Essential oils are prized for their physical and emotional benefits. They have even aided patients battling cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. This is one of the reasons why sales continue to grow, to a projected market size of over $15 billion by 2027. Yet, in this booming industry, the importance of proper packaging cannot be overstated. Essential oil bottles may hold their product for several years, so when manufactured incorrectly or inefficiently, it can harm or even ruin the product inside. In this article, we’ll explore these common packaging errors and explore the significance of partnering with a reliable provider.
Dropper Inserts
Dropper inserts are vital tools for accurately dispensing essential oils efficiently. Normally, dropper inserts are snug and secure at the neck of essential oil bottles or attached to the caps. When they fail to remain in place, it can lead to spillage or create problems in packaging like skip threading and cap back-off. Additionally, the risk of oil contamination and degradation through oxygen exposure further compounds the issue, reducing its efficacy and creating frustrations and inconvenience for consumers.
Broken Tamper-Evident Bands
Tamper-evident bands keep the products secure before being opened and are designed to inform consumers of potential tampering. Many consumers use the visual and audio cues of a tamper-evident cap to determine if the product is safe to use. A broken band will raise doubts about the product’s safety, which makes effective tamper-evident seals extremely important to protect both the product’s integrity and the brand’s reputation.
Cracked Caps
Caps play a vital role in preserving essential oils and preventing leakage. While small cracks are often not a cause for concern, larger cracks can have a host of problems.
For one, cracked caps may allow air and moisture to enter the bottle, which can accelerate oxidation and degrade the oil over time. They also are more prone to leakage, resulting in product spillage and waste. If cracks are more widespread and frequent, the visual appeal of the bottles might also discourage consumers from purchasing the product and deter future buyers from even considering it.
Carow: Unwavering Standards and Error-Free Packaging
With essential oil packaging, the challenges we’ve seen are not insurmountable obstacles but rather opportunities to innovate and improve. By addressing the issues from dropper inserts, broken tamper-evident bands and leakage, manufacturers can instantly improve the quality of their products.
Collaborating with reliable packaging partners is the first step. With our expertise in design and manufacturing, Carow Packaging can ensure that essential oils reach consumers in optimal condition with all the right parts, working exactly as intended.
Proper design can make or break essential oil bottles. That’s why our 18DIN products and bottlenecks are designed to mate with the cap without any error. This saves the hassle and worry of finding a well-designed dropper bottle that works successfully for dispensing products at a constant rate.
These necks also feature a tamper-evident transfer ring, which is manufactured alongside the tamper-evident cap at an angle so it doesn’t run the risk of breaking prematurely. That way, the tamper band is retained, and consumers will know that the bottle has not been opened. Carow also offers a custom stocking program that ensures our customers have the highest quality and most readily available components for their essential oil bottles. When an essential oil company partners with Carow, the advantages are countless and the packaging is error-free.
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