Plastic Bottles
Body Lotion Bottles
Body lotion bottles are 200–500 ml packs, usually HDPE or PET, closed with a lotion pump or disc-top cap and designed for one-handed use on a large skin area.
- 200 ml
- 250 ml
- 300 ml
- 400 ml
- 500 ml
At a glance
- Best for
- Body care lines · Self-tan and after-sun products · Massage and professional body products
- Formula fit
- Body lotion · Body butter liquid · Self-tan lotion
- Materials
- HDPE (virgin and PCR) · PET · PP for pumps
- Decoration
- Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample) · Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces
What are body lotion bottles?
Body care packaging is used generously and quickly, so pump output, bottle stability on a shelf and the ability to reach the last few millilitres drive user satisfaction. A pump with 1.0–2.0 ml output is standard.
Because body care is often sold in pairs (lotion plus wash), we quote matched mould families with identical necks and shoulder geometry, so a full line looks like a range rather than a collection of unrelated packs.
Typical specification range
Values below are the ranges we quote most often. Confirm against your formula viscosity, fill weight and destination market before freezing a specification.
| Parameter | Options we quote |
|---|---|
| Capacities | 200 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml, 400 ml, 500 ml |
| Materials | HDPE (virgin and PCR), PET, PP for pumps |
| Closures / dispensing | Lotion pump 24/410, 28/410, Disc-top cap, Flip-top cap, Push-pull cap |
| Customisation | Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample), Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces, UV digital printing (short runs, multi-SKU artwork), Hot stamping for logos and metallic accents, Frosted, soft-touch, spray-coated or metallic finishing, Wrap label, front-and-back label or shrink sleeve, PCR or mono-material construction options |
| MOQ | 1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds. |
| Sampling time | Stock samples in 5–10 working days; custom colour and decorated samples in 10–20 working days. |
| Production lead time | 15–30 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity, decoration and assembly complexity. |
Product features
Matched range moulds
Bottle families share neck finishes and shoulder radii so lotion, wash and serum SKUs form one coherent retail line.
Grip and stability
Wide-diameter bodies with textured or sprayed grips are easier to handle with product on the hands, and lower the risk of shelf tipping.
Recycled content options
Body care volumes make PCR HDPE a commercially sensible recycled-content choice, with certified grades available.
Who it is suitable for
- Body care lines
- Self-tan and after-sun products
- Massage and professional body products
- Hotel amenity programmes
- Gift sets and paired ranges
Suitable formulas and products
- Body lotion
- Body butter liquid
- Self-tan lotion
- After-sun
- Massage oil
- Firming body serum
Customisation options
Body Lotion Bottles can be delivered as a stock-mould pack with your colour and decoration, or developed into a proprietary format. Decoration is specified against the final surface finish so print adhesion and colour hold in use.
- Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample)
- Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces
- UV digital printing (short runs, multi-SKU artwork)
- Hot stamping for logos and metallic accents
- Frosted, soft-touch, spray-coated or metallic finishing
- Wrap label, front-and-back label or shrink sleeve
- PCR or mono-material construction options
How these are manufactured
Parts are moulded by injection, injection blow or extrusion blow moulding depending on the format and material, then assembled, decorated and inspected in lots. Moulding parameters are recorded per mould so repeat orders match the approved sample. Read the manufacturing process.
Quality control
Dimension and weight checks, closure torque, leak and dose testing where relevant, colour verification (ΔE ≤ 1.5 opaque parts) and AQL 1.0/2.5 final inspection. Lot records are supplied with the shipping documents. See the inspection checklist.
Materials for this range
- HDPE — material guide
- PET — material guide
- PCR plastic — material guide
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about body lotion bottles. Send any specific question through the contact form and a packaging engineer will reply in writing.
Which capacity sells best for body lotion?
250 ml and 400 ml cover most body care programmes, with 500 ml for value and professional formats and 200 ml for travel and gift sets.
Do I need a pump or a disc cap for body lotion?
A pump (1.0–2.0 ml per stroke) suits thicker emulsions and premium positioning; a disc-top cap is cheaper and adequate for thin, free-flowing lotions.
Can body lotion bottles carry a full-body shrink sleeve?
Yes, but sleeves cover the entire bottle and can affect recyclability sorting. We recommend front-and-back labels or direct printing when recycled content and recyclability claims are part of the brand message.
What MOQ applies to body lotion bottles?
1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds.
What is the MOQ for body lotion bottles?
1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds.
Can I customise the colour?
Yes. Colour is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical sample and verified on production-resin parts. Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample) is the standard route, and we supply samples for approval before the run.
Can you print or emboss my logo?
Yes — printing, hot stamping, coating, labelling and custom closures are all available for body lotion bottles. Choose the method with your surface finish in mind: gloss print or foil works best on matte and soft-touch surfaces.
Can I request samples?
Stock samples in 5–10 working days; custom colour and decorated samples in 10–20 working days. Stock samples are supplied free (up to five pieces per SKU, courier at your cost); custom colour and decorated samples are quoted per project, typically USD 120–450.
Can you develop a custom mould?
Yes. Custom tooling is quoted as a separate line item with the cavity plan stated, usually from around 10,000 pcs per size and 25–40 calendar days from drawing approval to first-article inspection.
What is the production lead time?
15–30 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity, decoration and assembly complexity.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship body lotion bottles to the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and Latin America, quoting FOB, CIF, DDP and air freight.
Which materials are available?
HDPE (virgin and PCR), PET, PP for pumps. Selection is driven by formula compatibility, clarity requirements, decoration and any recycled-content target.
Still have a question? Talk to a packaging expert.
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Quotes and samples for body lotion bottles
Send the capacity, quantity, colour reference and decoration you need. We reply with MOQ, unit price band, sampling time and lead time — and we will tell you if a different format suits your formula better. Stock mould formats from 1,000 pcs per design; decorated orders typically from 3,000 pcs; custom moulds usually from 10,000 pcs per size.
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