Choose The Suitable Cosmetic Tubes For Skincare

Today, cosmetic tube is more in demand than ever as the vehicle of choice for offering cosmetic, skincare and personal care products. This is because cosmetic tube packaging is an economical, efficient, shelf-stable and aesthetically pleasing way to deliver a product. In fact, cosmetic squeeze tube is becoming the package of choice in many industries today. Cosmetic squeeze tubes are a flexible option for containing and dispensing a wide range of products, as well as being easier and cheaper to manufacture, fill and seal compared to other packaging solutions such as glass bottles and jars. Plastic tubes are also known for their durability and resistance to breakage. Since the tubes offer an airtight sealing system, they can increase the shelf life of the product. The end consumer also finds them convenient, which is important in the beauty business because dispensing the product with ease is as much a part of the experience as the formula itself.

 

Choose the surface effect of your tube

The choice of matte or gloss varnish depends on your preference for the look. The cosmetic squeeze tube can be customized for a matte or glossy finish, and the price is the same. No matter which one you choose, the most important thing is that you will need to find out what type of cosmetic tube is needed for your product. The tube must be adapted to the product in terms of compatibility, aesthetics and evacuation of the product.

When the product development team gets together to "talk tubes," the conversation can get complex. Critical to product success is selecting the correct empty tube material, the correct "tight" fit cap, as well as the appropriate and efficient filling and sealing systems. You must consider all the details of the product, including product formula, viscosity, type of product and its use, as well as aesthetics.

To begin with, we will begin by discussing the basic category of tubes to consider which include plastic tubes, laminated tubes, and aluminum tubes.

 

Polyethylene Tubes (PE) or Plastic Squeeze Tubes

You will need to familiarize yourself with basic plastic squeeze tubes that come in different grades of polyethylene (PE), from low-density (LDPE) to medium-density and high-density (HDPE). These types of monolayer or multilayer tubes are suitable for daily use skin care products or products with a short shelf life, such as cleansers, creams, shampoos, lotions, and conditioners. They can be constructed with a barrier liner for additional product protection.

 
Laminated Tubes

Laminated tubes can also be made of polyethylene, but they have an additional laminated coating that can serve two functions. First, laminated tubes provide the benefit of additional barrier protection for products with more volatile or irritating ingredients. Second, the laminate layer allows for more complex art. However, since laminated tube material is produced flat, they usually cannot accommodate 360-degree art, which is a drawback of laminated tube. Laminated tubes are typically used for products such as toothpaste tubes, acne products, sunscreens, and hair products. There are also several different barrier options, the most common being EVOH, which has a stronger barrier function than previous monolayer PE tubes.

 

Aluminum tubes

Aluminum or metal tubes are known to offer the best barrier protection for your formula. Also known as collapsible tubes, they can be used with the most aggressive or delicate formulas. In general, aluminum tubes provide better protection than plastic compression tubes due to their heavy gauge material. They also offer an aesthetic that many branded product lines prefer over plastic. The metallic look can now come in a variety of colors to enhance or completely cover the aluminum. Collapsible tubes supplement cleansers, lotions and ointments with active ingredients. Please note that when evacuating metal tubes, the tube body may take on a new worn shape and have little or no recovery from dispensing in use.