What Is A Dropper Bottle?

A dropper bottle is a fairly small bottle that is primarily used for tinctures, oils, liquid medications, and apothecary items. They’re called dropper bottles because they are paired with dropper caps, which help for measuring and applying/consuming/otherwise using liquid products of varying types. They’re great for storing medications, extracts, or any liquid cosmetics like facial serums. Dropper bottles are seen all throughout many different industries from cosmetics, to food, to pharmaceuticals, to apothecary products.

Where to Buy Dropper Bottles

We carry a vast range of tincture dropper bottle sizes and colors, as well as varying types of dropper caps. Choose from clear, amber, or blue bottles in numerous size options, which can be paired with black or white, graduated or unmarked glass and rubber dropper caps. We also make custom labels!

What To Do With Empty Dropper Bottles

While you could toss your empty dropper bottles when you’re done using them, the proper way to dispose of them is through recycling, although you can always reuse them if you’d like. Whether you want to reuse or recycle your empty dropper bottles, make sure to clean out all the excess product before doing either. Many people reuse their dropper bottles for traveling when they need to take liquid products that can’t exceed a certain amount. If your bottle of contact solution is 12 oz but you can only take 3 oz on the plane, one of your empty glass dropper bottles is the perfect way to bring your favorite brand along without having to purchase a travel size at the store!

How To Fill A Tincture Bottle

There are a couple of different methods to filling a tincture bottle. Some find the best tactic is to grab or make a funnel small enough to fit inside the bottle and then pour your contents into the bottle. The funnel strategy is the method with the least amount of headaches and mess; but you can always try your hand at pouring the liquid freely inside the tincture bottle.

How To Open A Tincture Bottle

To open a tincture bottle, grip the bottle in one hand and use your other hand to grip the edges of the cap. Just like with pill bottles from the pharmacy, push the cap down and turn it in a counterclockwise direction (lefty-loosey), being sure not to tilt the bottle. It should open easily and without a mess!