Introduction of eco-friendly bamboo packaging

I. The material and technology of environmental protection bamboo packaging

• Bamboo material selection and processing

Raw material: 3-5 years old purple bamboo or bitter bamboo, the surface retains the natural bamboo pattern, some products are carved by fire branding or hand polishing to enhance the texture.

Processing technology: high temperature carbonization and anti-mold treatment to enhance the anti-bacterial properties of bamboo (bamboo contains natural “bamboo kun” components to inhibit the growth of bacteria).

Composite material: Bamboo caps are often used with glass (soda-lime/borosilicate glass), PETG or PP cans to enhance sealing and durability.

• Environmentally Friendly Certification

Bamboo is a renewable resource, and the production process complies with cross-border environmental standards (e.g. ISO 14001), with some brands achieving zero chemical pollution through bio-enzymatic treatment.

II. Core Parameters and Functional Design

1. Liquid product packaging

Parameter Specification Applicable Scene Source

Capacity 5ml/10ml (roller ball bottle), 15ml (bottom filling spray bottle) Essential oils, perfume samples dispensing

Sealability Screw snap + silicone ring (leakage-proof grade IP54) Evaporation-proof, portable use

Design highlights Bottom-fill spray bottle (avoid frequent opening of the cap to avoid contamination) Perfume/moisturizing spray dispensing

2. Cream/paste product packaging

Parameters Specifications Applicable Scenarios Source

Capacity 50g-100g (canister), 170ml (pressed lotion bottle) Cream, makeup remover, lotion storage

Material Bamboo lid + PET/PP canister (chemical resistant) High sealing against moisture

3. Makeup Packaging

Design type: bamboo loose powder case, blush palette, eyeshadow case, the surface can be engraved with brand logo or natural texture.

Capacity: 5g-20g (adaptable to the volume of single product of color cosmetics).

III. Analysis of advantages and disadvantages

• Advantage

Natural antimicrobial: Bamboo fiber and carbonization process inhibit mold and extend the shelf life of cosmetics.

Aesthetics and brand value: Bamboo grain is natural and warm, and the hand-carved design enhances the high-end texture of the product (e.g. Elate makeup series).

Environmentally sustainable: Bamboo has a short growth cycle (3-5 years) and has lower carbon emissions than plastic packaging.

• Limitations

Poor environmental adaptability: Long-term humid environments can lead to deformation and cracking of bamboo materials, requiring regular maintenance5.

Higher cost: handmade bamboo processing makes the unit price higher than ordinary plastic packaging (e.g., the unit price of bamboo tumblers is 2 times of plastic bottles).

IV. Application Scene and Suggestions for Purchase

• Family/personal use

Recommended: 50g bamboo cream jar (good sealing), 15ml bottom-filled spray bottle (leak-proof and portable).

• Cross-border/commercial distribution

Recommended: 5ml/10ml bamboo roller ball bottles (support label customization, MOQ ≥1000 pieces).

• High-end gift/brand co-branding

Recommended: Hand-carved bamboo cap + glass bottle combination, with natural bamboo fragrance to enhance the brand tone (e.g. Elate Bamboo Rhythm series).

Through the combination of natural material and innovative design (e.g. bottom-filling spray bottle5, anti-bacterial bamboo cream jar^^), the eco-friendly bamboo packaging meets the diversified needs of daily skincare and high-end color cosmetics, and at the same time, it is in line with the global trend of green consumption.

Bamboo packaging in the cosmetics industry:

I. Application Cases

Development of bamboo cosmetic jars (e.g. 50g cream bottle), using high-temperature carbonized bamboo and PET/PP composite process, to achieve natural anti-bacterial function, suitable for makeup remover creams, moisturizers and other products, a single package of carbon emissions 30% lower than plastic.

Bamboo rollerball essential oil bottles (5ml/10ml) are designed with a spiral snap + silicone ring, with a leak-proof rating of IP54, making them the preferred choice for essential oil brand dispensing.

In cooperation with beauty brands, we launched bamboo loose powder cases and blush palettes, with carved Wuyi mountain water patterns on the surface, incorporating bamboo fiber pressing technology, taking into account both environmental protection and oriental aesthetics.

Bamboo press-type lotion bottle (170ml) with borosilicate glass liner is suitable for high-end botanical skincare line, and the packaging is processed by bio-enzyme to realize zero-chemical coating.

II. Product Line Innovation Cases

• Bamboo Portable Set

Bamboo travel bottle set (including 5ml roller ball bottle + 15ml spray bottle), using bamboo and glass composite structure, suitable for perfume and serum dispensing, support laser engraving customization12.

Bamboo mask jar (100g capacity), lid built-in bamboo charcoal adsorption layer, extend the shelf life of active ingredients in the mask, suitable for cross-border sensitive skin brands.

• Functional Bamboo Packaging

Antibacterial Bamboo Cream Jar: Bamboo lid with natural “bamboo kun” ingredient, inhibit the oxidation of the cream, has been used in the production line of whitening cream containing bamboo vinegar ingredients.

Bamboo Dropper Essence Bottle: 10ml-30ml capacity, bamboo lid with teal glass body, suitable for essence and oil products, support personalized label printing.

III. Design highlights and market feedback

Bamboo embossed makeup case Bamboo carving + magnetic closure, suitable for eyeshadow and highlighter Enhance the brand premium (20% increase in unit price)

Bamboo Bottom Filling Spray Bottle Bottom filling design + bamboo green texture retained Reduce the pollution of opening the cap, repurchase rate increased by 15%.

Bamboo Plastic Composite Lipstick Tube Bamboo fiber pressed tube body + replaceable core design Selected as Top 10 in Zero Waste Beauty List

IV. Industry Trends and Challenges

• Advantages

Environmental competitiveness: bamboo processing carbon emissions are only 1/5 of plastic, in line with brand ESG requirements.

Design differentiation: handmade bamboo art (e.g. fire branding and carving) enhances product recognition and matches the pricing strategy of high-end lines.

• Improvements to be made

Durability optimization: Bamboo material is easy to deform under humid environment, which needs to be improved by composite coating or bamboo-plastic hybrid process.

Cost control: the unit price of small batch customized bamboo packaging is still higher than that of plastic (e.g. the cost of bamboo tumbler is 2.3 times higher than that of plastic).

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