What are the applications of facial cleanser tubes?

Facial cleanser tubes use co-extrusion technology, which combines different materials together in a single step. Plastic co-extruded tubes are divided into single-layer and multi-layer types. The former is primarily used for packaging fast-moving consumer cosmetics (such as hand creams), which demand high aesthetic appeal but not necessarily high performance. The latter is mainly used for cosmetics packaging.

The colored stripes at the bottom of facial cleanser tubes are actually called "eye-mark positioning points," used in the production process to mark the end of the product and for identification. Common colors include red, blue, green, and black. The eye-mark function is common in printed tube packaging, assisting sealing machines in accurately positioning and sealing tubes after filling.

Cosmetics are ubiquitous in our daily lives, including some you may not be aware of. So what varieties of facial cleanser tubes are there? Let's explore together.

Facial Cleanser: Facial cleansers are also a type of cosmetic product. Most are packaged in tubes for convenient dispensing.

Hand Cream: Hand creams are essential across all age groups and are often found in tube packaging of various sizes.

Sunscreen: Sunscreen is another common type of facial cleanser tube. It is crucial for skin protection, primarily against UV rays. Sunscreen products are commonly found both in bottles and tubes, with the latter being more prevalent.

Most cosmetics in daily life are packaged in tubes due to their numerous advantages: convenience in carrying and storing, effectiveness, and the ability to create various types of cosmetic formulations. Facial cleanser tubes are packaging containers made through co-extrusion of aluminum foil and plastic films, processed into tube shapes using specialized tube-making machines. The typical structure is PE/PE+EAA/AL/PE+EA/PE. Facial cleanser tubes are primarily used for packaging cosmetics that require high standards of hygiene and barrier properties. The barrier layer typically consists of aluminum foil, and its effectiveness depends on the foil's puncture resistance. With technological advancements, the thickness of the aluminum foil barrier in facial cleanser tubes has been reduced from traditional 40µm to as low as 12µm or even 9µm, significantly conserving resources.

Facial cleanser tubes are made of plastic and are divided into all-plastic non-barrier composite tubes and all-plastic barrier composite tubes. All-plastic non-barrier composite tubes are generally used for low-grade, fast-moving consumer cosmetics due to the seam inside the tube. Plastic barrier composite tubes are typically used for medium-grade cosmetics packaging. Barrier layers can include multi-layer composite materials containing EVOH, PVDC, or oxide-coated PET. The typical structure of plastic barrier composite tubes is PE/PE/EVOH/EAA/PE.