A Detailed Guide to Selecting Plastic Materials for Beauty Products

In the vast domain of the cosmetics industry, product varieties are extensive, primarily divided into 20 core categories, covering comprehensive needs from daily care to professional beauty.

Cosmetic product categories will be listed as follows:

• Creams, Lotions, Liquids, Gels, and Oils (for Hands, Face, Feet, etc.): This category encompasses facial, body, and hand/foot care products such as moisturizers, anti-aging lotions, cleansing gels, whitening serums, and nourishing oils. The aim is to hydrate, nourish, cleanse, or address specific skin concerns.
• Face Masks (excluding chemical peeling products): Face masks vary from sheet masks, clay masks, gel masks to overnight masks, catering to different skin needs like deep cleansing, moisturizing, firming, and brightening.
• Color Fixatives: Products used to maintain hair color post-dyeing, prevent fading, and prolong the coloration effect. This also includes products for setting makeup such as sprays or liquids.
• Powders, After-bath Powders, Sanitary Powders, etc.: Includes loose powder, compact powder, and body powder, used for oil control, makeup setting, and keeping the body dry.
• Cleansing Soaps, Deodorant Soaps, etc.: Specifically refers to soap products for body cleansing, including handmade soap, antibacterial soap, whitening soap, etc.
• Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Colognes: Encompasses a variety of fragrances, including gentler colognes, used to enhance personal allure and add fragrance.
• Bathing and Showering Products (Bath Salts, Bubble Baths, Bath Oils, Gels, etc.): Includes products used for enhancing the cleansing effect and relaxation during bathing, such as bath salts for stimulating blood circulation and bath oils for nourishing the skin.
• Depilatories: Comprises products like hair removal creams, waxes, and strips, used for removing unwanted body hair.
• Deodorants and Antiperspirants: Products designed to control body odor and reduce sweating, such as deodorant sprays, roll-ons, and sticks.
• Hair Products: Covers a wide range of products including hair dyes and bleaches, curling, straightening and styling agents, cleansing products (liquids, powders, shampoos), conditioning products (liquids, creams, oils), and hair beautification products (liquids, shine enhancers, oils), aimed at beautifying, protecting, and maintaining healthy hair.
• Shaving Products (Creams, Foams, Liquids, etc.): Includes products for pre-shave preparation and post-shave care, such as shaving cream, shaving foam, and aftershave.
• Facial and Eye Makeup and Remover Products: Comprises various foundation products, eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascaras, makeup removers, and cleansing waters, used for makeup application and removal.
• Lip Products: Includes lipsticks, lip glosses, lip liners, and lip balms, offering both beautification and protection.
• Dental and Oral Care Products: Includes toothpaste, tooth powder, mouthwash, etc., used for cleaning teeth and maintaining oral hygiene.
• Nail Care and Makeup Products: Comprises nail polish, nail strengtheners, cuticle creams, etc., used for beautifying and protecting nails.
• External Personal Hygiene Products: Refers to external products for personal hygiene protection, such as feminine hygiene pads, antiseptic liquids, etc.
• Sunbathing Products: Includes sunscreen, after-sun repair products, etc., used to protect the skin from UV damage.
• Self-tanning Products (Non-sun-induced Skin Darkening Products): Comprises self-tanning creams, darkening lotions, etc., used for achieving a tanned skin effect without sun exposure.
• Skin Whitening Products: Includes whitening creams, whitening serums, etc., used for improving skin tone and reducing pigmentation.
• Anti-wrinkle Products: Comprises anti-wrinkle creams, serums, etc., used for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, restoring skin elasticity.

Plastic Packaging Materials for Cosmetic Products:

1. Creams, Lotions, Liquids, Gels, and Oils:
   • PE (Polyethylene): Suitable for soft tube packaging of lotions, liquids, and gels due to its flexibility and ease of squeezing.
   • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Commonly used for oil products in bottles, showcasing the product’s natural color with good chemical stability.
2. Face Masks:
   • PET: Applicable for bottle packaging of mask serums and the outer plastic seal of mask packaging, providing good sealing and transparent display.
   • PE: Used for individual mask packaging bags, given its moisture resistance and flexibility.
3. Color Fixatives:
   • PET: Suitable for spray bottles of color fixatives, benefiting from its clear appearance and pressure resistance, ideal for spray products.
4. Powders, After-bath Powders, Sanitary Powders, etc.:
   • PP (Polypropylene): Commonly used for compact powder cases due to its rigidity and heat resistance, accommodating accessories like powder puffs.
5. Cleansing Soaps, Deodorant Soaps, etc.:
   • PE: Suitable for the packaging film of solid soaps, given its waterproof properties and cost-effectiveness.
6. Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Colognes:
   • Acrylic Boxes: Luxury perfume packaging often uses acrylic for its high transparency and quality feel, enhancing product luxury.
7. Bathing and Showering Products:
   • PET: Used for large bottle packaging of shower gels and bath oils, displaying liquid color and texture.
   • PE: Suitable for shampoo and shower gel soft tube packaging, facilitating easy squeezing.
8. Depilatories:
   • PE, PP: Used for containers of hair removal creams and waxes, considering product viscosity and convenience of use.
9. Deodorants and Antiperspirants:
   • PP: Often used for solid deodorant casings, due to its good chemical resistance, suitable for products in direct contact with skin.
10. Hair Products:
    • PET: Suitable for shampoo and conditioner bottles, chosen for its transparency and pressure resistance.
    • PE: Used for hair dye and hair mask soft tube packaging, allowing easy control of product quantity by squeezing.
11. Shaving Products:
    • PE, PP: Used for shaving foam or cream, especially in squeeze packaging, for convenience during use.
12. Facial and Eye Makeup and Remover Products:
    • PET: Applicable for makeup remover bottles, showcasing product purity and transparency.
    • PP: Used for eyeshadow palettes and foundation liquid packaging, given its wear resistance and rigidity.
13. Lip Products:
    • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Used for lipstick cases due to its high strength and smooth surface, suitable for precision mold forming.
14. Dental and Oral Care Products:
    • PET, PE: Commonly used for toothpaste and mouthwash bottles or tubes, chosen for their sealing properties and ease of squeezing.
15. Nail Care and Makeup Products:
    • PET: Used for nail polish bottles, favored for its transparency, allowing users to easily choose colors.
16. External Personal Hygiene Products:
    • PE: Suitable for the packaging of sanitary pads and liners, considering moisture resistance and hygienic factors.
17. Sunbathing Products:
    • PET, PE: Used for sunscreen and after-sun repair product bottles or tubes, for portability and use convenience.
18. Self-tanning Products:
    • PET: Used for self-tanning cream bottles, chosen for its transparency and chemical resistance.
19. Skin Whitening Products:
    • PE, PP: Used for whitening serum and cream containers, facilitating product stability protection.
20. Anti-wrinkle Products:
    • PET, PP: Commonly used for anti-wrinkle serum and cream bottles or pump bottles, to maintain the stability of active ingredients.

In summary, choosing the right plastic material for cosmetic packaging is crucial, balancing product protection, consumer experience, and sustainability. Materials like PE, PET, and PP cater to diverse needs across cosmetic categories, ensuring safety and enhancing brand value in the competitive beauty market.