Essential oil is a natural way to infuse our products with aromatic and medicinal uniqueness. Essential oil is concentrated compounds extracted from plants and can pack a punch in aromatic intensity, and in our container. To prevent deterioration and permeation, it’s imperative that products containing essential oils must be packed in the right kind of container.
Use glass or aluminum for storing “pure” essential oils. Pure essential oils are very potent. Care should be taken to ensure they are stored in an airtight container. All oils have different properties and caution and experimentation should be used in determining what kind of container will work best. Most sources recommend a glass bottle with an airtight lid. Rubber and plastic containers /cap components can be damaged and deteriorated by pure essential oils.
Take care to prolong the life of the pure essential oils by storing them in a cool, dark, dry place. Sunlight can accelerate the expiration of essential oils. Some sources recommend using dark amber or cobalt blue-colored glass bottles.
Use plastic or aluminum for products containing “diluted” essential oils. Plastic containers, specifically PET, have been shown to store some products containing essential oils remarkably well. In many cases, essential oils are added to lotions or other products. When mixed with a lotion, for example, the essential oil’s potency is diluted. Its capacity to infuse the lotion with the aroma is not diminished, but its capacity to damage plastic and rubber is disminished. Aluminum containers may also be good options for products containing both pure and diluted essential oils.
PET may also be an excellent alternative to glass for some products. It is less expensive than a comparable glass container, weighs less than glass, and recycles well. PET bottles and jars may be a good option for storing products containing essential oils because it has a high permeability resistance rating.
Make sure that we would test our product/container compatibility. Essential oils are powerful substances with a myriad of properties and potencies. We strongly recommend testing the effect the product will have on our container. We offer free samples of most of our products so that you can test with our containers and closures. We cannot guarantee that any container will function properly with every particular product.
