Sunscreen Tubes – Professional Packaging for Sun Protection Formulas

Sunscreen tubes are lightweight, portable containers designed to protect and dispense sun-care formulations such as SPF creams, gels, and lotions. At Xinfly Packaging, we manufacture customizable sunscreen tubes that combine strong barrier performance, attractive appearance, and convenient application for modern skincare brands.

What Is a Sunscreen Tube?

A sunscreen tube is a cylindrical, squeezable container specifically engineered to package sun protection formulas. These tubes are usually made from PE, laminated materials (ABL/PBL), or eco-friendly PCR options, offering excellent barrier properties against air, light, and external contaminants.

Most sunscreen tubes are equipped with:

  • Flip-top caps or pump dispensers for easy, controlled application
  • UV-resistant materials to help protect sensitive SPF ingredients
  • Leak-proof sealing to prevent spills during travel and daily use
  • Hygienic dispensing that minimizes product exposure to air and fingers

These features make sunscreen tubes ideal for facial sunscreen, body sunscreen, tinted SPF products, kids’ sun-care, and sport or outdoor formulations.

Advantages of Sunscreen Tubes

1. Strong UV and Light Protection

Sunscreen tubes provide excellent protection against light exposure, helping to preserve the stability of UV filters and active ingredients. This ensures that the SPF value indicated on the label remains effective throughout the product’s shelf life.

2. Convenient, Controlled Application

With squeeze-tube designs or pump dispensers, users can easily control the amount of sunscreen applied. This supports even coverage and reduces overuse or waste, making daily sun protection simpler and more comfortable.

3. Travel-Friendly and Leak-Resistant

Compact, lightweight, and securely sealed, sunscreen tubes are ideal for travel, outdoor sports, beach trips, and on-the-go use. Their robust construction helps prevent leakage in bags, luggage, and cosmetic pouches.

4. Excellent Formula Preservation

Multi-layer structures and barrier materials reduce oxygen transmission and moisture ingress, maintaining product texture, viscosity, and performance over time. This is particularly important for high-SPF and sensitive formulations.

5. Versatile Compatibility

Sunscreen tubes are compatible with a wide range of sun-care products, including creams, gels, lotions, sprays, tinted SPF, kids’ sunscreen, mineral and chemical formulas, and after-sun care products.

Custom Sunscreen Tube Options

Xinfly Packaging offers comprehensive customization to help your sunscreen line stand out in a crowded sun-care market.

Tube Materials

  • PE plastic tubes
  • ABL / PBL laminated tubes for higher barrier performance
  • PCR eco-friendly tubes for sustainable brands
  • Multi-layer barrier tubes for sensitive SPF formulas

Cap and Dispenser Styles

  • Flip-top caps for one-handed use
  • Pump dispensers for premium sunscreen products
  • Screw caps for simple, cost-effective packaging
  • Tinted or UV-blocking caps for extra light protection

Printing & Decoration

  • Silk screen printing for bold logos and texts
  • Offset printing for full-color artwork and gradients
  • Hot stamping in gold, silver, or rose gold for premium accents
  • Matte or glossy finishes to match your brand image
  • Custom color matching based on your Pantone or brand guidelines

Capacity Range

Popular capacities include 30 ml, 50 ml, 75 ml, 100 ml, 120 ml, and 150 ml. Other sizes and shapes can be developed according to your project requirements.

Why Choose Xinfly Packaging for Sunscreen Tubes?

Professional Experience in Sun-Care Packaging

We understand the stability, barrier, and aesthetic requirements of sunscreen products and design tube structures accordingly, from material selection to decoration.

Consistent Quality and Reliable Supply

With strict quality control and advanced production lines, we ensure stable sealing performance, uniform wall thickness, and high-precision printing for every batch.

Flexible MOQ and Fast Lead Time

Whether you are launching a new sunscreen line or expanding an existing product range, we support flexible minimum order quantities and competitive production lead times.

Brand-Focused Design Support

Our team can assist with tube size recommendations, artwork adjustment, and packaging suggestions, helping your sunscreen tubes look professional both online and on the shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using sunscreen cosmetic tubes — material suitability, UV protection, printing, storage, and ordering advice.

Q1Why use special sunscreen tubes instead of regular cosmetic tubes?
Sunscreen formulas often contain sensitive UV filters or actives and may degrade under heat or light. Special sunscreen-rated tubes ensure proper barrier protection — maintaining sunscreen efficacy, protecting from UV, preventing oxidation, and avoiding interaction between formula and tube material. These tubes also ensure stable sealing and dosing for viscosity or lotion-type sunscreens.
Q2What materials and tube structures are suitable for sunscreen packaging?
Suitable tubes include:
  • Multi-layer laminated tubes (ABL/PBL or COEX) — for better barrier against light, oxygen and moisture
  • Opaque or tinted PE / plastic tubes — to block UV and protect sensitive ingredients
  • Airless pump tubes — for light- and air-sensitive sunscreen emulsions or SPF serums
Transparent tubes may be used only for sunscreens if formula is stable and UV-resistant; otherwise barrier or opaque options are safer.
Q3Can printing and decoration affect sunscreen tube performance?
Decoration methods such as silk-screen, offset printing, hot-stamping are fine, but:
  • Opaque inks or coatings should not compromise tube barrier
  • Metalized coatings or metallic finishes may affect recyclability
  • Always confirm printing and ink compatibility with sunscreen formula (no reaction, no degradation)
It’s best to request pre-production samples with the actual sunscreen for a stability check.
Q4How to store sunscreen tubes to maintain product quality?
Proper storage includes:
  • Keep away from direct sunlight and high temperatures
  • Store in cool, dry place (preferably ≤ 25 °C / 77 °F)
  • Avoid long-term exposure to UV or heat during shipping and warehousing
  • Ensure caps/seals are always properly closed to reduce air/oxygen exposure
Q5What are typical MOQs and lead times for sunscreen tubes?
For customized sunscreen tube packaging, typical MOQ is around 5,000–10,000 pcs per size/design. After approving samples, mass production lead time is usually ~25–30 days (depending on structure, printing complexity, caps). For standard opaque or pre-existing molds, lead time can be shorter.
Q6Can sunscreen tubes be made eco-friendly (PCR, bio-PE, recycled materials)?
Yes — sustainable materials like PCR plastic, sugarcane bio-PE or wheat-straw plastic can be used, provided they meet barrier requirements. Eco-friendly tubes may need thicker walls or multi-layer construction to maintain protection. Always test sunscreen stability, sealing and UV barrier before bulk production.
Q7Are airless tubes recommended for sunscreens?
Absolutely — airless pump tubes are excellent for sensitive sunscreen formulas or mineral SPF serums. They reduce contact with air and light, preserve stability of UV filters, and offer controlled dispensing for lotions or creams. For high-end or natural/organic sunscreen products, airless tubes enhance packaging performance and user experience.
Q8What testing should be done before launching sunscreen in tubes?
Recommended tests include:
  • SPF stability under storage (heat & UV exposure)
  • Seal integrity and leakage under pressure and temperature changes
  • Compatibility of tube material/ink with sunscreen ingredients
  • Drop and transport stability (impact test, vibration, distortion)
Q9How to choose the right cap and closure for sunscreen tubes?
Choose caps/closures that:
  • Seal tightly to prevent air/UV exposure (screw cap, flip-top with inner seal, airless pump)
  • Match tube material and wall structure to avoid leakage or cracking
  • Support user convenience and repeated use without compromising sunscreen stability
When ordering, communicate formula type, viscosity, and intended usage frequency to select the best cap + tube combination.
Q10How can I get a quote or sample for sunscreen tubes?
Send Xinfly Packaging your sunscreen formula (or type: lotion, cream, gel), preferred tube structure (opaque / laminated / airless), tube size, cap style and decoration idea. The supplier will evaluate barrier requirements, recommend suitable tube design, provide samples and quote for MOQ, printing and shipping.

Ready to package your sunscreen product in high-quality tubes?

Share your formula type, tube structure, cap preference and order size — we’ll recommend the most suitable sunscreen-grade tube, offer samples, and support you from design to delivery.

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