5 Packaging Solutions for Measured Products

From pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, many industries offer products that require precise measuring before use. The packaging you choose has a direct impact on how easy it is for your customers to dispense the appropriate amount of product safely while also keeping the remaining product safe. 

While customers could use measuring spoons or cups to measure these products, offering a packaging option that handles the dosage for them is far more convenient. Thankfully, manufacturers have options that incorporate dispensing measured doses of a product into the packaging design. Here are the five primary types of bottles and jars that help to easily dispense measured products.

1. Airless Pump Bottles and Jars

Many creams, lotions, serums, and other skincare and beauty products need to be protected from outside air. Air infiltrating the product increases the chances of spoiling or drying out. Airless pumps are popular with beauty brands and manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products. 

There are many benefits to utilizing airless pump technology to protect and house your products. Airless packaging solutions are designed to preserve product integrity while also delivering an optimal user experience. Often, these types of products are more expensive and consumers do not want any going to waste. This type of airless system enables the user to access every last bit of the product from the container while preserving the integrity of the product. 

Airless containers come in a few different packaging options, including airless pump bottles, airless jars, and dual-chamber airless bottles, which allow two products or ingredients to be housed side-by-side without mixing until dispensing.

2. Dropper Bottles

In the health, wellness, and pharmaceutical industries, many liquid and viscous products are dispensed in precise milliliter (mL) dosages, often measured in drops. Utilizing dropper bottles allows customers to dispense the product through a dropper cap that can be dispensed by the drop or dropper full. 

The design of a liquid dropper bottle provides ease of use and precise dosing for the customer. These bottles are typically made from glass, which has more chemical resistance than most plastics and can come in various colors. Amber glass dropper bottles are popular in pharmaceutical and essential oil industries, but clear and cobalt blue are also available. These bottles typically have continuous thread caps, and manufacturers can add droppers, sprayers, or phenolic caps for dispensing. 

One of the most common dispensing mechanisms for dropper bottles is a dropper lid. Bulb droppers allow users to squeeze based on how much product they would like to dispense. However, for more concentrated products that benefit from measured dosages, a graduated dropper cap featuring mL measurement increments printed directly on the pipette provides clarity on the volume dispensed. 

While dropper bottles are the perfect packaging option for many types of health and wellness products, they do not protect against cross contamination in the way that airless containers do. However, when used properly, they are an effective way to store and dispense many personal care and wellness items. In addition, because of the range of colors available, these glass bottles are an aesthetic packaging option for many applications and can be reused, making them a sustainable choice. 

3. Spray Bottles

In industries where precise dosing does not have a direct impact on the health of the user, spray bottles work quite well. Spray bottles are an affordable dispenser option that works well for personal care products, household chemicals, and industrial products, such as industrial cleaners. These products are typically glass or plastic bottles with a threaded top, with a trigger sprayer or pump as the dispensing mechanism.

Spray bottles do not have as precise measurements as dropper bottles and other types of packaging on this list, but they can work very well for the appropriate industries. Spray bottles come in various sizes to fit the needs of multiple industries.

4. Dosing Bottles

Dosing bottles are a type of measured container found in the automotive, industrial, marine, and agricultural industries. These bottles hold concentrated solutions, which are squeezed out in precise amounts. Since concentrated liquids are often mixed with water before being used, the precisely measured squeeze volume is important for using these products.

Dosing bottles are often made from HDPE because of their chemical resistance, specific stiffness that allows for squeezing, and overall strength. They come in both one- and two-chamber designs, with the two-chamber design used for products that have to mix at the time of use, such as reactive chemicals.

5. Blister Packaging

Blister packaging is a highly effective and versatile solution for measured packaging needs, offering consistent dosages of units, product protection, clear visibility, and convenience. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries due to its ability to securely house individual items in pre-formed cavities. 

This design ensures accurate portioning and minimizes waste, making it ideal for products requiring dosage control or unit-by-unit dispensing. The transparent blister material offers product visibility, allowing consumers to inspect items without compromising packaging integrity. 

Each blister package can have a unique design to fit the specific shape of the pill, while instructions for use can be printed on the back for user safety and convenience. Blister packaging also improves tamper resistance and extends shelf life by shielding products from moisture and contaminants, making it a practical choice for metered-dose packaging.

Choose the Right Packaging for Accurate Product Dosing

When choosing the best packaging solution for a measured product that requires precise dosing, you should consider the best option to ensure product integrity and user convenience. Another thing to consider would be the brand experience. What kind of impression and experience do you want to leave on your customers? What size and shape will best fit your product’s needs? Do you want to print directly on the packaging or attach a label to communicate your product information and marketing messages? 

From high-quality materials to eco-friendly packaging options, Paramount Global can help you find the best packaging solution for your product. 

Contact us today to find the best packaging for your specific product and branding needs. With our extensive range of packaging options, custom packaging design, and global product sourcing, our packaging experts are confident that we’ll be able to help you find the right packaging for your products.