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Whether you call them essential oil rollers, aromatherapy rollers, roller balls, perfume rollers, or some other descriptor, this roller bottle packaging guide has the handmade entrepreneur covered!
In this post, we’ll discuss what rollers are used for, the variety of options you have for bottles and tops, labeling options, and creating a memorable unboxing experience for your customers.
Regardless of whether you’re just now starting out on your business journey or have a booming seasoned business and you are looking to expand your product line, this guide will be a keeper!
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To put it simply, roller bottles are used to apply an oil-based product to the skin.
Also known as aromatherapy rollers, this type of product is used to deliver essential oils to the body in natural carrier oils.
Most of the time, this is to support the body’s wellness when dealing with things like stress, headaches, tension, sleep troubles, fatigue, etc.
Also known as perfume oils, roller bottles are a type of scent applicator to apply fragrance that is diluted in oil rather than the alcohol-base that traditional spray perfumes are in (ethyl alcohol, ethanol).
For thinner lip conditioning or lip gloss recipes, roller bottles are used just like a lip balm tube and used directly on the lips to apply oils and/or pigment.
The type of roller bottle you choose for your business one hundred percent depends on the product you have inside and your skin care target market.
If you have not yet done the homework to uncover your ideal customer, do your target market research first.
After that, invest the time into discovering:
This will influence the look of the bottle you choose below and all other business-building details.
The standard size of roller bottle is 10 mL (about 1/3 of an ounce) and is generally a smooth glass bottle.
Amber is the safest bet for products that include essential oils (to protect the oils from oxidizing).
However, you’ll see many other choices, ranging from clear glass rollers to dramatic matte black rollers.
see glass roller bottlesThough less common, you can find roller bottles in smaller sizes, such as this 5 mL version, or even this miniature 2 mL version.
Most customers are used to the larger 10mL size, so make sure this size difference is clearly photographed and noted in your product description.
see 5mL glass rollersIf you have a luxury line and your customer base doesn’t mind paying more for sustainable details, consider a roller that has a bamboo exterior shell.
Similar in feel, if you don’t want the entire bottle wrapped in bamboo, you can opt for a glass roller that features a bamboo cap for an eco-friendly detail.
see bamboo rollersLast but not least, you also have the option of getting bottles that are shaped differently, such as this long, narrow roller bottle version.
These are unique and have a specific vibe that says ‘luxury’ and ‘feminine’.
Note that the label template links provided further down in this post will not work on this size bottle.
see thin 10mL rollersWhen you are purchasing your roller bottles, pay attention to the rollerball that comes with it. Customers tend to be partial to certain materials – keep in mind that roller balls can also be purchased separately to create a mix-and-match branding experience.
Plastic rollers are the lowest in price, so they may seem appealing.
However, plastics degrade when used with essential oils, so these would only be suitable for carrier oils or fragrance oils (check with your ingredient supplier on this).
Plastic balls have been noted to not roll onto the skin as easily as other options.
see plastic roller ballsShould it suit your target market, roller balls now come in a gemstone version, though they tend to be pricey.
You can get bottles that are filled with gemstones plus a matching ball, or you can opt to purchase your bottle elsewhere and simply purchase the gemstone roller balls separately.
see gemstone roller ballsStainless steel roller balls have the best consistency, application, and are more readily available than other materials.
These metal rollers can also be purchased separately if you are swapping out a different roller type or purchasing the bottles in bulk elsewhere.
see stainless steel roller ballsIf you choose to sell your roller bottle products online versus in person through a physical store, be aware of different labeling regulations based on your location.
When selling in a physical location may need to include a manufacturing address and contact information on the label.
However, if you sell your rollers online, you can include a website URL in place of this information, as long as your website provides contact information and an address.
It is crucial to note that labeling requirements differ depending on government regulations and location. As a seller, it is your responsibility to acquire this information and follow the regulations accordingly.
Makers in the United States can refer to the FDA Cosmetics Labeling Guide.
It is important to clarify here that in order to keep your roller bottles in compliance with the FDA, you will need to name it, describe it, and label it using language that keeps it under the ‘cosmetic’ category.
Marie Gale also has an easy-to-follow book called Soap and Cosmetic Labeling (How to Follow the Rules and Regs Explained in Plain English).
Once you know the rules and regulations for your specific location, you can take the exciting step in your roller bottle packaging of designing your labels!
I already mentioned it once above, but if you haven’t already established the visual branding details for your skin care business, you need to have the following nailed down before you start designing your labels:
Once you have your branding basics, the easiest online graphic design tool to use is Canva (currently free to use for the basic elements).
You can also get a month of Canva Pro free here to access the entire library of images, the resize feature, and background remover.
If label design is not your favorite part of entrepreneurship, you have options!
There are tons of pre-made roller bottle label templates available to you, individually and in bundles.
Templates are useful for new business owners with a ton on their plate, as well as seasoned makers who simply want to skip past the ‘blank canvas’ aspect of design.
Here is an example of a grid roller bottle label template that is editable in Canva and comes with three beginning color choices (that can be changed as shown here):
Planning to add more items to your line?
The following bundle includes eight other product types (does not include rollers) to help you keep the same branded look if purchasing the roller templates linked above:
See our Skin Care Label Template Bundles here.
Choosing a plastic-coated label for roller bottle products is the best choice for a variety of reasons, but perhaps the most significant is that it helps to keep oily stains off of the label.
Roller blends typically have a carrier oil base, which can transfer to the label after application or the occasional leak in transit.
The protective plastic coating can additionally safeguard crucial information, including the roller blend’s name and ingredient list, guaranteeing that customers are well-informed about your product.
Using a tamper-evident closure to seal your products is essential whether you’re selling them online or in person.
This important detail not only gives your customers a sense of security and trust but also enhances your business’s professional image.
Safety sealing with shrink wrap is the most common option for roller bottle packaging.
Shrink wrap is a thin plastic that fits loosely over your roller bottle and shrinks down to the size of the product with the help of a craft heat gun.
see shrink wrap for 10mL bottlesYou can still add fun, creative details to your roller bottle packaging even with the ‘less exciting’ professionalism of shrink wrap.
Connect your bottle to the cap with flair such as washi tape to provide a handmade (yet still classy) look.
Consider using these across all of your product packaging for brand consistency.
see washi tape setIn my own product packaging, I put washi tape on my roller bottle first and apply the product label over the top:
The way your customers feel when they first open your package can be a game-changer for online sales. It could be the reason they leave glowing reviews, tell their friends about your awesome products, or share your business on social media.
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Don’t miss out on the chance to make a lasting impression and boost your brand’s memorability and shareability with your roller bottle packaging. Give your customers an unboxing experience that stays imprinted on their memory!
Sheer organza favor bags are a very affordable way to make your customers feel like they’re receiving a gift, even if they purchased it for themselves.
Make sure to check the dimensions of your bottles, as they come in a large variety of sizes (and colors!).
Bonus tip: Get a size that will fix several of your product types and purchase organza bags in bulk.
organza favor bagsCotton muslin bags always go over well with the sustainable crowd, but they’re also great for stamping your logo!
Watch your sizing on these also – available in teeny tiny to large and in charge!
Bonus tip: Yet again, if you know this will be a win, consider purchasing cotton bags in bulk for several of your product offerings for brand consistency.
see cotton muslin bags hereSquare jewelry boxes (3.5″ x 3.5″) are the perfect fit for roller bottles, and a great option for singles and gift sets (fits up to (5) 10mL rollers in one box).
Kraft jewelry boxes specifically are great to stamp your logo onto or apply a branded sticker (see below).
Purchase jewelry boxes in bulk for holiday wrapping or luxury everyday packaging.
kraft jewelry boxesGetting a branding stamp with your logo for your biz is super helpful.
Use it on your cotton muslin bags, kraft jewelry boxes, the outside of your shipping boxes, and even thank you notes and other promos.
I have purchased several from West and Sage on Etsy and LOVE them (and the shop owner, Kelly – she’s the best).
business branding stampCustomize your boxes with branded logo stickers if the stamp doesn’t align with your branding.
You can purchase them in bulk and affix them to the exterior of your packaging. Additionally, consider including additional stickers for your customers to attach to your business thank you notes and business cards.
Don’t limit yourself to just your logo – get creative and incorporate a fun graphic, quote, or inspiring message with your URL on the side.
branded stickersSince roller bottles are made out of glass, you need a way to protect them while they’re in transit to your customer.
Crinkle cut filler is my personal favorite, as it comes in many different colors to match any branding.
I always buy my packaging filler in bulk, because it never goes bad and is one item we’ll always need as e-commerce entrepreneurs.
crinkle cut fillerWant ideas on improving your roller bottle packaging?
Need feedback on a roller bottle label design or unboxing choice before purchasing?
Look for help generating ideas for a unique roller bottle target audience?
Ask for input and share feedback in our private Facebook group, DIY Skin Biz Community – connect with other makers in our industry!
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Buying Guide
Bamboo rollers are an improvised packaging we’ll get to know in the following FAQ guide.
Roll-on bottles have a roller ball fitted at the mouth of the bottle to discharge liquid via rubbing movements.
Patented in 1959, bamboo roll-on bottles have been getting improvised every quarter with a new look or functionality. If plastic roller bottles were the norm a few decades ago, it’s all about aesthetics and eco-conscious values now. Everything from roller bottle essential oil necklaces to bamboo essential oil roller bottles are getting common these days.
In the last five years alone, roll-on bottles have been tweaked and modified so much that most of us don’t know any other packaging for essential oils. You may know roll-on bottles as rollerball bottles, roll-ons, or merely rollers.
At Three Bamboo, you can get the most innovative roller bottles or one based on your own ideas because we’ve been manufacturing these bottles and improving them for half a decade now. Talk to our service team if you need help placing the order for bamboo roller bottles that fit all your needs and more.
Whether you want to reduce waste or expenses, refilling bamboo roller bottles is easy on your own and can even be done by customers on their own, if you use the dropper bottle to refill in the roller bottle.
Here are three ways to refill the bamboo roll-on bottle to know ahead about:
Being in the industry for years, we have a wide range of cosmetic packaging including roller bottles on Three Bamboo. In fact, bamboo rollers are our bestseller item if you look at the last few years. When you compare our roller bottles with a plastic variety, the only difference is that we use the eco-friendly material bamboo in the process.
Although bamboo roller bottles are expensive, it’s worth more than a glass bottle. Unlike a glass bottle, bamboo looks premium, lightweight, and safe to use without slipping off the hands. Glass roll-on bottles often break when customers try to use the oil inside them. The durability and appeal of bamboo make it a wise choice.
Truth be told, many suppliers rebrand Three Bamboo roller bottles by engraving their logo and reselling it. Why pay the middleman when you can get a better deal and quality right from the manufacturer. Moreover, we have three machines that run non-stop to make the bamboo roller bottles and hence are equipped to meet any demands you may have.
Unlike commonly available bamboo roller bottles, our rollers come with a transparent window in a linear fashion on the bottle. We’ve added the window so that users can see how much product is leftover in the roller bottles.
On top of it, Three Bamboo has is applying for the patent of this roller bottle design window too.
Generally, brands use droppers, glass bottles, or pump bottles to dispense essential oils and perfumes. Roller bottle is better in terms of packaging because it guarantees a mess-free use, unlike droppers or glass bottles that can damage easily too.
On top of it, the bamboo component of the rollers ensures it’s on par with the elitist brands that are moving towards eco-conscious packaging today.
We have several sizes of bamboo roller bottles in stock at Three Bamboo. You can select from 3 ml to 5 ml, and 10 ml. There are two variations of bamboo rollers based on materials for the 10 ml size such as all bamboo rollers and glass rollers.
If you’d like another combination of size and materials, get in touch with our customer service team today.
Oils and oily cosmetic products are best sold in bamboo roller bottles because rollers are made exclusively for essential oils and perfumes. Apart from that, you can also use essential oils and perfumes from roller bottles as you go while droppers and pumps often end up discharging the product in lack or excess.
Apart from that, it’s best to massage essential oil products into the skin during application and no other bottle beats roll-on bottles in that aspect.
Roller bottles are essentially small vials for storing liquids. It’s best used for items that need careful discharging like serums, perfumes, or essential oils. While it can be used for concentrated creams and sleep masks, it’s best used for oil-based products than their water-based counterparts.
Yes, bamboo roll-on bottles are sanitary for storing sensitive cosmetic products like liquids and oils.
Our roll-on bottles are an intelligent mix of plastic and bamboo for this very reason. Hence, you don’t have to worry about spoilage and contamination when storing your products in Three Bamboo roller bottles because our R&D team has already figured and resolve the issues.
Because it’s made from bamboo, it’s extra beautiful and hygienic thanks to the natural properties of bamboo grass
Named after the roller ball function that dispenses the product inside the bottle, bamboo rollers are used to apply topical products like serums, essential oils, and cosmetic concentrates. With a roller bottle, you get a mess-free application that looks good too.
For every product you see on Three Bamboo, there’s a minimum order quantity that helps us cover the costs of production.
For instance, using a machine capable of producing hundreds of roller bottles to produce one results in a waste of energy, time, labor, money, etcetera. That’s why you’ll see MOQ with every manufacturer or supplier no matter what industry you’re in.
For bamboo roller bottles on Three Bamboo, if we have stock, then we do not limit the MOQ,if the roller should be produced under order, which is not less than 1,000 pieces. When you place the order, you are required to pay 30% upfront and 70% when the production is complete and the order is ready to ship.
Our bamboo roller bottles are a mix of PP and bamboo material consisting of a steel ball, roller ball housing made of PP or bamboo, the bottle itself, and the cap. We pack similar components together so that there’s little to no damage during transit. For instance, bottles are packed in one box together, caps in another, and so on.
Yes, rest assured that packages damaged in transit will be addressed by Three Bamboo right away. In case the bottles become defective due to shipping problems, you should get in touch with us right away.
We’ll ask you to click a picture and share it with us so that we can address the matter effectively. Typically, we reimburse the damaged rollers with new ones of high quality. In case you’re wondering about it, just send us an inquiry right now so that we can find a fair resolution.
You can get bamboo roller bottles branded with your logo when you order from Three Bamboo. We offer engraving and silk printing services. To see how it looks, ping us via the contact page and we’ll clear it up for you!
The bamboo rollers you see on Three Bamboo such as 5ml and 10ml all bamboo rollers are our stocked products. You can order these and get them delivered to your doorstep without any delay as seen with custom products.
Plastic or PP is used to safeguard your product from getting exposed or contaminated. It’s combined with a bamboo outer covering to reduce using plastic for the whole bottle besides guaranteeing attractive aesthetics.
Yes, Three Bamboo offers samples of bamboo roller bottles for free. You need not pay anything for the sample bamboo rollers except for the shipping charges. However, for a bespoke product, there’s a fee of $60 USD for producing the unique sample.
Three Bamboo offers several ways of shipping your product via sea, air, or train. You can choose from DHL, UPS, TNT, and FedEx with us.
There are two different turnaround times at Three Bamboo depending on your choice of product and mode of processing for receiving the product.
If you’re ordering a product in-stock (contact our support team the items you are intersted, they will tell you if we have stock), we provide delivery within 35 to 40 days from the date of receiving the deposit.
However, if you’re ordering a custom sample, note that it’ll take ten days from the date of order.
Choosing the right cosmetic packaging isn’t an easy decision. But with the Three Bamboo customer service team, we can iron out the wrinkles with expertise thanks to our decades of experience catering to small-to-big clients in this industry.
In any case, it’s always good to have a clear idea of the total pieces you require, the total time you have, and the budget for placing the order. The next step is to decide on a bamboo roller bottle size and functionality. The last comes branding and logo.
Have any specific doubts? We’d love to resolve it with you. Get in touch with us today!
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