With the growing popularity of “Do It Yourself” ambitions, dietary and health supplements, and essential oil use for a variety of natural health and household remedies, glass dropper bottles are everywhere. And if you’re anything like me, you just can’t bear to think of throwing all those cute little things in the recycling bin. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could give them new life? You can! If you’re down to experiment and make some useful stuff, here are some great ideas on how to reuse glass vials and dropper bottles.
To start off, you have to accessorize! Many oil companies sell all kinds of fun and functional accessories for bottles like rollers and spritzer tops. Keep a stash so you can create custom gifts for yourself…and friends of course! Aromatools.com is a great resource to get some ideas of what is out there.
Bath Salts
We’re talking the good kind only here! If the glass dropper you’re repurposing once contained a fragrant Essential Oil, face oil, fragrance, or herbs you can fill it with Epsom Salts, let sit for a couple days, and voila! You have a lovely little gift for someone who deserves some relaxation (and maybe that’s you)! [*Pro Tip* “soaking” your bottles in Epsom Salts is also a super easy way to clean them before any of the following projects!]
Perfume
Make your own or pour some of your favorite eau de toilette in there! When composing perfumes, be sure to research perfume basics and beginner tips for getting started. Essential Oils are natural and easy ingredients for a delicious smelling perfume! (Thus creating more empty glass bottles for more projects.) “Actually, glass dropper bottles are perfect for travel size liquids of all kinds,” according to Rock Bottom Bottles.
Hand Sanitizer
Whip up some homemade hand sanitizer. There are tons of ideas out there on the internet! Here is an awesome, easy starter recipe. It’s also moisturizing and non-toxic!
After Sun or Bug Spray
While we’re on a DIY roll with skincare products here, why not try making our own after sun spray or bug repellant? Again, there are all kinds of concoctions and recipes out there with some easy googling. Screw a spritzer top on that baby and you’ve got yourself some homemade summertime essentials!
Contact Solution & Other Toiletries
Lastly, clean your dropper bottles with some Epsom Salts (as suggested above) and then fill them with contact solution. Or any other toiletry you’d like to have for on the go! Or better yet, for traveling! Those little suckers are perfect briefcase, backpack, car center console, diaper bag or purse size!
In conclusion, there are all kinds of cool, clever and innovative ways to repurpose glass dropper bottles. Why throw them out when you can have fun making your own homemade products or reusing them for your favorite store bought must-haves? Have some fun and give those bottles new life!
