Category: Product packaging

A product's packaging can influence purchase decisions, with studies showing that packaging alone accounts for at least one-third of the consumer's decision. However, relying only on marketing can be risky, especially for health-conscious shoppers looking for product safety.

Studies have shown that active ingredients like vitamin C can degrade significantly when exposed to UV light. So, while the common myth is that vitamin C has to be in a glass bottle, the critical factors for preserving its potency are actually opacity and an airtight seal, regardless of the container material.

Over 584 reports were made to the Utah Poison Control Center regarding desiccant ingestion in 1999 alone, highlighting a common, if generally harmless, exposure. The reason for this prevalence is simple: silica gel packets are kept in bottles to protect moisture-sensitive products like pharmaceuticals from degradation and spoilage.