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Essential oil labels for dropper bottles and roll-ons
Essential oil bottles are tiny and oily. Labels are narrow, text is small and drips are inevitable. A finished BOPP surface wipes clean, and careful sizing keeps the label flat on a small curve.
- Best for: 5–30 mL dropper bottles, roll-ons, blends
- Recommended stock: Matte or gloss white BOPP; clear
- Typical shape: Narrow rectangle
- Proof: Free digital proof
2 business days
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Free proofs
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Any shape
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Small runs
welcome, order what you need
Good to know
Small-bottle labelling
Tight curves
Measure the flat portion. A label that is too tall will wrinkle on the shoulder.
Oil contact
Essential oils can affect some adhesives and inks. Test your oil on a sample label first.
Warnings
Many oils need caution text. Allocate space for it early in the design.
Range design
Colour-code by family (citrus, floral, woody) on a shared layout.
Our recommendation
Material and finish
Matte finish on white is clean and legible. Gloss wipes easily. Clear stock on amber glass can be hard to read; use white stock for contrast.
Typical sizes
Sizes people usually order
These are starting points, not limits: the instant quote accepts your exact size. Measure the flat area of your container first.
| Use | Typical size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | 1.25 × 1.5 in | Roll-on |
| 10 mL | 1.5 × 2 in | Dropper |
| 30 mL | 1.75 × 3 in | Bottle |
| Box | 2 × 3 in | Cartons |
Need to know
Questions about essential oil labels
Will oils harm the label?
The finish resists splashes, but test your oil.
Can labels fit 5 mL bottles?
Sizes are custom; check the proof.
Can I print caution text?
We print supplied text.
Is amber glass a problem?
Clear stock reads poorly; use white.
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