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How to store soft tubes properly?

Time : 2025-10-17

Proper Temperature Control Matters 

It’s very easy to begin with the correct temperature for storing soft tubes in your facility. Most soft tubes in the cosmetics industry are disposable. Lotions and serums are use to fill soft tubes in the cosmetics industry as well as in other applications. Temperature extremes may cause the materials to break down in the tubes. They are best stored between 15°C and 25°C in a dry cool area. Do not store tubes in areas near windows as the sun changes the temperature. You can also store them in bathrooms. These areas have moisture and temperature swings as people take hot showers. These areas will have temperature and moisture swings as people take showers. The temperature will make the cosmetic product runny and extreme cold may cause the soft tube to crack. Find a stable area away from other temperature control systems to maintain the quality of soft tube.

How to store soft tubes properly?

Keep Them Away from Direct Light  

Strong sunlight and artificial light can have negative effects on soft tubes and their contents. For example, light sensitive soft tube ingredients, including vitamins, natural extracts, and other ingredients, may spoil. The product may lose its positive benefits and alter in color and scent. Therefore, try to store soft tubes in cabinets and drawers. If you need to keep them on display, select a shelf in the shade or store them in an opaque container. Light and spoilage adversely affect soft tubes, compromising the intended use of the product and its freshness.

Avoid Pressure and Putting Pressure on Soft Tubes Soft tubes flexible and soft design does not mean that they can handle permanent pressure. If tubes are distorted and even burst because of the weight of the contents on top of tubes are soft . If the compressed tube is the outside and mess is waste pushed out which is undesirable. It is recommended to store soft tubes compressed and upright which will improve unused product ease of use because it allows the product to be ejected with minimal force. Soft tubes can be compressed and manipulated soft will assist.

Seal Tightly After Each Use  

After using your soft tubes, make sure that they are sealed properly to ensure that the product lasts longer. If the cap is not completely closed, air will get inside the tube dry out the product or let bacteria in. If it is a liquid or creamy cosmetic, it will become thick and useless. If you are putting the tube in a bag or purse, make sure it is not going to get knocked around to see if it is tightly sealed. A well sealed soft tube will make sure the product stays fresh and it will not leak. This way, your soft tube will be ready and available whenever you need it.

Regularly Checking Expiration DatesStill, soft tube cosmetics do have a 'best by' estimated time even with proper storage. Many products have expiration dates, or a "best before" stamp, which informs you when they are no longer good once you open them. While proper storage may extend the life of a soft tube slightly, it won't do so indefinitely. After a time, the soft tube's constituents will start to deteriorate, lessening the effectiveness of the soft tube or, even worse, becoming a skin irritant.  Make it a habit to check for expired tubes over a certain time to ensure your skin is protected. This will also help promote organized storage by easily identifying tubes that are of good or acceptable condition.

Organize for Easy Access  

Keeping soft tubes in good condition can be as simple as some strategic placement within your drawers. When soft tubes are tossed together in a drawer or bag, they rub against each other, bruising the packaging. This may not affect the product inside right away, but over time, packaging can tear, crack, or get bruised packaging. Organizing the soft tubes into small trays, boxes, or dividers can make each tube easy to reach, eliminating the need to search endlessly and reducing the chances of unintentional pressure on the tubes. Organized storage also makes tracking your products easy, allowing you to use them in order to avoid expiration.