California 100ml Tube: Your Reliable Solution for Cream, Lotion, and Serum Packaging
Introducing the California 100ml Tube, a highly versatile and robust packaging solution manufactured in Poland. This opaque white plastic tube, complete with a secure flip-top cap, is engineered to provide superior protection and convenient dispensing for a wide range of cosmetic formulations. With a height of 138mm and a cap diameter of 37mm, its practical design and durable material make it an ideal choice for safely storing and transporting creams, lotions, masks, and serums, ensuring your products remain protected from light and external elements.
Description and Key Features
The California 100ml Tube is designed with both product integrity and user convenience in mind. Its opaque white plastic construction is a crucial feature, offering excellent protection against sunlight exposure, which is vital for preserving the efficacy and stability of light-sensitive ingredients in your formulations. This robust material also provides reliable safeguarding against the challenges of transportation and varying storage conditions, preventing product degradation and leakage.
The tube comes as a complete set, including the stick tube body and a tightly fitting flip-top cap. This cap mechanism ensures a secure seal, effectively preventing spills and contamination, while allowing for easy, controlled dispensing of the product. The 100ml volume is a popular and practical size, perfect for everyday use, travel, or inclusion in product sets.
Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics
The California 100ml Tube is an exceptionally versatile packaging option, suitable for a broad spectrum of cosmetic and personal care products due to its protective features and convenient dispensing:
- Face and Body Creams:
- Facial Creams: Ideal for day and night creams, anti-aging creams, and moisturizing formulas, protecting them from light and air.
- Body Lotions and Milks: Perfect for storing and dispensing body moisturizers, after-sun lotions, and hydrating body milks, offering easy application.
- Hand and Foot Creams: Its compact size makes it convenient for carrying and applying specialized creams for hands and feet, providing robust protection.
- Serums and Gels:
- Cosmetic Serums: Suitable for thicker, gel-like serums or those with a higher viscosity that don't require a dropper, ensuring hygienic and controlled dispensing.
- Cleansing Gels: Excellent for gel cleansers or facial washes, offering a spill-proof solution for daily routines.
- Hair Masks and Conditioners:
- Hair Masks: The 100ml volume is well-suited for single-use or travel-sized hair masks, protecting the rich formulas from oxidation.
- Leave-in Conditioners: Ideal for creams or lotions that are left in the hair, providing protection and easy dispensing.
- Specialized Treatments:
- SPA Procedures: Can be used to package various products used in professional spa settings, such as massage creams, body balms, or specialized treatment gels.
- Lip Balms (larger formats): While large for a typical stick lip balm, it can be used for larger, squeeze-tube lip treatments or overnight lip masks, allowing for ample product volume.
The California 100ml Tube offers a practical, durable, and protective packaging solution, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of cosmetic product lines. Its ability to withstand transportation and protect contents from light ensures your formulations reach customers worldwide in perfect condition.
Cosmetic Recipe: "Deep Hydration" Replenishing Hand Cream
Create a nourishing and protective hand cream, perfect for everyday use, housed beautifully in the California 100ml Tube.
Ingredient
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Percentage (%)
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Function
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Phase A (Water Phase)
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Distilled Water
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Up to 100%
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Base of the cream
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Glycerin
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5%
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Humectant, draws moisture to the skin
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Phase B (Oil Phase)
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Shea Butter
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5%
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Rich emollient, deeply moisturizes
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Jojoba Oil
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3%
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Non-comedogenic, mimics skin's natural sebum
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Emulsifying Wax NF (e.g., Polawax)
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6%
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Creates stable emulsion
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Cetyl Alcohol
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2%
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Thickener, emollient, emulsion stabilizer
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Phase C (Cool-down Phase)
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D-Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
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1%
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Soothes, moisturizes, promotes skin healing
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Vitamin E Oil
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0.5%
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Antioxidant, skin conditioning
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Liquid Germall Plus (Preservative)
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0.5%
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Protects against microbial growth
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Essential Oil/Fragrance Oil
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0.5-1%
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For desired scent (e.g., lavender, citrus)
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Instructions for Preparation:
- Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, spatulas, and the California 100ml Tube) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
- Prepare Phases A & B: In separate heat-resistant beakers, combine the ingredients for Phase A (water, glycerin) and Phase B (shea butter, jojoba oil, emulsifying wax, cetyl alcohol).
- Heat Phases: Place both beakers in a double boiler or heat gently on a hot plate, ensuring both phases reach approximately 70-75°C (158-167°F). Hold at this temperature for 15-20 minutes to ensure all waxes are fully melted and ingredients are well blended.
- Emulsification: Slowly pour Phase B into Phase A while continuously stirring with a stick blender or whisk. Continue blending vigorously for 3-5 minutes until a stable emulsion forms and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Cool Down: Remove from heat and continue stirring occasionally as the cream cools. Once the temperature drops to below 40°C (104°F), you can move to Phase C.
- Add Cool-down Ingredients (Phase C): Add D-Panthenol, Vitamin E Oil, Liquid Germall Plus, and your chosen essential oil or fragrance oil to the cooled cream. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Final Check & Transfer: Perform a final pH check (aim for 5.0-5.5). Once the cream has reached a thick, uniform consistency and is completely cool, carefully transfer it into the California 100ml Tube using a piping bag or a sturdy spatula. Fill from the bottom (the open end) if your tube requires heat sealing, or simply fill and cap if it’s a standard fill.
- Seal & Cap: Securely close the flip-top cap.
Recommendations for Application and Use:
- Filling: When filling the California 100ml Tube, consider using a piping bag or a funnel for easier, cleaner transfer, especially for thicker creams.
- Air Bubbles: Tap the filled tube gently on a hard surface a few times to release any trapped air bubbles before capping.
- Storage: Store the filled tube in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. The opaque white material of the California 100ml Tube inherently protects light-sensitive ingredients, extending the product's shelf life.
- Dispensing: The flip-top cap allows for controlled dispensing, making it easy to apply the desired amount of cream without waste.
- Batch Testing: Always perform a small test batch to ensure the cream's consistency and stability are suitable for tube packaging before committing to larger production runs.
- Product Safety: Ensure proper preservation to prevent microbial growth, as the tube's design is excellent for protecting the product once formulated.