Refilling sample bottles?

[MagRo]

I've got a few full-sized products on their way, and I'm wondering if anyone has tried refilling their sample bottles? They are such a perfect size for traveling (and already labelled!), but I'm not sure how to get the nozzle off without destroying the bottle!

[karen]

They should just pop right off without too much issue. I just push the dropper tip off to the side, and it pops out.

[MagRo]

Cool, I'll try it! Thanks!

[feyith]

I actually had a question about this. I've been reusing my little sample bottles too. But you know how they tell us not to refill water bottles because the plastic degrades with use and is carcinogenic? Is that anything we have to worry about?

[Xarata]

I actually had a question about this. I've been reusing my little sample bottles too. But you know how they tell us not to refill water bottles because the plastic degrades with use and is carcinogenic? Is that anything we have to worry about?

I think part of that has to do with the fact that your backwash introduces bacteria into the bottle which aside from being gross and breeding, probably attacks the plastic or ups the acid content in some way...and possibly to do with the fact that most tap water contains chlorine and fluoride which would break down the plastic...and partly to do with the fact that bottled water is a multi billion dollar industry...

I don't know how much bacteria (if any) is introduced to the dropper bottles by squeezing...

[ladycattat]

I love it how you guys answer my questions before I even ask them!!!!

[zus]

I got super curious about this topic so I had to ask my boyfriend about it (he worked making medicine under sterile conditions so he's definitely my go-to germ/bacteria/hygiene guy)!
Bacteria will always be introduced into the squeezy bottles, just as into any container – like a jar with a lid – because the bacteria in the air will get everywhere. If you're worried about bacteria build up, disinfecting the bottles with alcohol between uses is always a good and easy option. I imagine not a lot of people really disinfect their disposable drinking bottles with alcohol About plastic turning carcinogenic, he doesn't know anything about that, but if in doubt, using glass containers is always a good option (though that beats the point of the little portable squeezy bottles..!)

[karen]

Yes- with the way the squeeze mechanism is on that bottle funk can get in it. That's why we put preservatives in everything. A little alcohol rinse is a very good idea if you're into it. Personally I don't think it's anything to worry about.