Airless bottle: what it is, technology, and protection for sensitive cosmetics

Advanced airless technology to preserve sensitive formulas, ensure hygiene and precise dosing, and reduce environmental impact.

In the cosmetics industry, product protection and preservation are essential to ensure that their effectiveness and quality remain intact over time. Airless bottles are one of the most innovative solutions for packaging sensitive cosmetics, such as serums, anti-aging creams, and facial treatments.

Lumson, a leader in cosmetic packaging, has developed several airless solutions that combine advanced technology, elegant design, and sustainability, offering optimal protection for the most delicate cosmetics.


What is an airless bottle?

An airless bottle is a type of container designed to eliminate direct contact with air during the product dispensing process. This system prevents air from entering the packaging, thus protecting the contents from oxidation, contamination, and deterioration. Airless bottles and jars are particularly useful for sensitive cosmetics, as they prevent the degradation of ingredients such as antioxidants, vitamins, and acids, which could be damaged by exposure to air.

Lumson is one of the leading manufacturers of airless solutions in the cosmetics industry, and its advanced technologies ensure maximum protection of the formula for a better consumer experience.


How does an airless bottle work?

An airless bottle is designed to dispense the product without it coming into contact with air. This is achieved thanks to an airtight system that prevents oxygen and other external agents from entering. The dispensing system works by means of a piston or pouch inside the container, designed to ensure absolute protection of the formula, even during product dispensing.

This technology is particularly advantageous for sensitive formulas containing delicate ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants, and acids, which could easily degrade when exposed to air.


Airless bottle technology

Airless bottles work using a vacuum system that ensures the product is extracted without coming into contact with the outside air. This process is made possible by two main technologies used in airless bottles:

  1. Piston system: Inside the bottle there is a piston that moves upwards as the product is dispensed. This movement prevents the contents from being contaminated by air. When the bottle is empty, the piston rises, ensuring that the product is completely used up, without waste.
  2. Pouch technology: This technology, widely used in Lumson's modern airless bottles, involves the use of a pouch inside the container that compresses as the product is dispensed. Pouch technology ensures no contact with air, providing the best possible protection for the contents.

These systems are ideal for delicate and sensitive formulas that need protection from air and external agents. Lumson has developed a range of airless bottles and jars, including recyclable glass and plastic solutions, that offer superior protection.


Advantages of Airless Bottles for Cosmetics

Airless bottles offer numerous advantages that make them ideal for storing cosmetics with sensitive and delicate formulas. Here are the main benefits:

  1. Formula Protection:

 Airless bottles are designed to protect the product from air and oxidation. This is particularly important for delicate cosmetics containing active ingredients such as acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. Thanks to airless technology, the formula remains intact for a longer period, ensuring maximum product effectiveness.

  1. Hygiene and Safety:

Airless bottles are much more hygienic than traditional bottles. Since there is no direct contact with the external environment, the risk of contamination from bacteria or external agents is minimized. This is particularly important for serums and facial treatments that come into contact with the skin and require contamination-free packaging.

  1. Ease of Use and Precise Dosage:

Airless bottles allow you to dispense a precise dose of product with each press, reducing waste and optimizing product use. This is particularly useful for highly concentrated products, where every drop counts. Ease of use is one of the aspects that consumers appreciate most about airless bottles, as they allow for easy application and effective product management.

  1. Extended Shelf Life:

 Thanks to airless technology, products remain protected from air and light, two factors that can compromise the stability and effectiveness of formulas. Airless bottles allow the product to be stored longer without damaging its quality, so that consumers can use the product down to the last drop without it deteriorating.


Sustainability and innovation in Lumson airless bottles

One of the most interesting aspects of Lumson airless bottles is their focus on sustainability. The company has developed solutions that not only protect cosmetic formulas but are also designed to reduce environmental impact. For example, Lumson airless bottles are made from recyclable and biodegradable materials, responding to the growing demand for responsible packaging.

Lumson has also introduced a new solution such as the refillable airless bottle, which allows consumers to reduce the amount of disposable plastic they use, improving their ecological footprint. These innovations are an example of how packaging can evolve to become more sustainable without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality.

Lumson is always at the forefront of innovation, and its airless solutions are designed to ensure high quality, ease of use, and environmental protection.


Types of Airless Bottles

Lumson offers a wide range of airless bottles, each suited to different packaging and design needs. Below, we explore some of the most common variants:

Plastic Airless Bottle

The plastic airless bottle is a lightweight and versatile solution for packaging cosmetic products. It is ideal for brands looking for a more economical alternative without compromising on formula protection. The plastic airless bottle also guarantees high product compatibility and protection against contamination and oxidation, making it perfect for skincare and makeup lines.

Airless Bottles in glass

Glass airless bottles are considered one of the most elegant and premium solutions in cosmetic packaging. Glass offers a sense of refinement and luxury, and is mainly used for high-end skincare products. In addition, glass is completely recyclable, making it an ideal choice for brands that want eco-friendly packaging without sacrificing aesthetics. Lumson's glass airless bottles are designed to protect the contents from contamination and oxidation, maintaining the quality of the product and offering an exclusive design.

Airless Bottle in paper

The paper airless bottle is one of the most innovative and sustainable solutions in cosmetic packaging. Made from eco-friendly materials such as FSC paper, this bottle is ideal for brands that want to reduce their environmental impact without compromising on elegance and functionality. Thanks to airless technology, the bottle in paper protects formulas from oxidation and contamination.

Aluminum Airless Bottle

The aluminum airless bottle is a durable and modern choice for skincare and beauty product packaging. Aluminum offers superior protection against air and light and is highly recyclable, making it a perfect solution for brands that want to combine sustainability with luxury aesthetics. This material is ideal for premium cosmetics lines, offering optimal protection for delicate formulations such as face creams and anti-aging treatments.

15 ml and 30 ml Airless Bottle

The 15-30 ml airless bottle is one of the most popular options for skincare and makeup products. Thanks to its compact size, it is ideal for serums, anti-aging treatments, and facial products, where protection against air is essential. This format allows for precise dosing with each press, reducing waste and improving the consumer experience. The 15-30 ml bottles are perfect for luxury products, offering elegance and functionality in a compact format that is practical to use and transport.

50 ml Airless Bottle

The 50 ml airless bottle is a versatile format that can be used for a wide range of cosmetics, from facial treatments to sunscreens. This bottle allows you to offer a larger quantity of product than the 30 ml format, while maintaining the same protection against oxidation and precise dosing. The 50 ml bottle is perfect for high-end products that require elegant, practical, and highly functional packaging, such as daily facial treatments or skin lotions.


Advantages of Airless Bottles

Airless bottles offer numerous advantages that make them ideal for packaging sensitive cosmetics:

  1. Optimal Product Protection: Airless bottles prevent air from entering, which can compromise product quality. This is particularly important for cosmetics containing delicate ingredients or active substances that could degrade when exposed to air.
  2. Hygiene and Safety: Since the product never comes into contact with the outside environment, airless bottles are much more hygienic than traditional containers, reducing the risk of contamination.
  3. Precise Dosage: Each press of the bottle ensures a precise dosage of product, avoiding waste and improving efficiency of use.
  4. Sustainability: Many airless bottles, such as those from Lumson, are made from recyclable or biodegradable materials, responding to the growing demand for more eco-friendly packaging solutions.
  5. Aesthetics and Design: Airless bottles offer an elegant presentation of the product, with the possibility of customization through various decoration options.


Conclusions

Choosing an airless bottle made of plastic, glass, or other materials means ensuring maximum protection for the most delicate cosmetics, while enhancing the user experience, the aesthetics of the packaging, and the perceived value of the brand. Whether it's a 15ml, 30ml, or 50ml format of a glass bottle, airless solutions are now the benchmark for high-end skincare and makeup packaging.

With over 50 years of experience, Lumson is the ideal partner for brands seeking innovation, tailor-made design, and environmental awareness. Thanks to our complete range of airless bottles and advanced customization options, you can create unique packaging that conveys your product's identity.

Discover all the available solutions and customize your packaging directly online with the Lumson Configurator.


FAQ – Airless bottles for sensitive cosmetics

What is an airless bottle and how does it work?

An airless bottle is a type of container designed to protect cosmetic products from oxidation, contamination, and deterioration. Thanks to pouch technology, the bottle extracts the product without ever coming into contact with air.

This prevents the degradation of delicate ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants, and acids, keeping the product fresh and intact until the very last drop. Airless bottles are particularly ideal for cosmetics with sensitive formulas and ensure precise product dosage with each dispensing.


What are the advantages of airless bottles for sensitive cosmetics?

Airless bottles offer numerous advantages, especially for cosmetics with sensitive formulas:

  • Optimal protection of the formula: by preventing contact with air, airless bottles preserve the effectiveness of even the most delicate formulations.
  • Hygiene and safety: thanks to the airtight system, the risk of contamination from bacteria or external agents is minimized.
  • Ease of use and precise dosage: each press dispenses an exact amount of product, reducing waste.
  • Sustainability: many airless bottles are made from recyclable or biodegradable materials, meeting the demand for responsible packaging.

What materials are used in Lumson airless bottles?

Lumson offers airless bottles in various materials, such as:

  • Glass: elegant and premium, ideal for luxury skincare and makeup lines, fully recyclable.
  • Plastic: lightweight and versatile, suitable for effective protection and more economical production, while maintaining high aesthetic quality.
  • Paper (X-Paper): an innovative and eco-friendly solution, perfect for brands that want to reduce their environmental impact.
  • Aluminum: durable and recyclable, perfect for luxury packaging that combines protection and sustainability.

Lumson guarantees innovation, design, advanced customization, and environmental responsibility in all its airless bottles, adapting to the needs of each brand.



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