Dermatological cream & ointment packaging

Ronan Joncour

Product consultant Folding Boxes

Whether it’s a simple box or a folding carton with an inlay – I’m your advisor for carton types, base designs, and finishing options. From cosmetics to food and technology, I’ll help you find the perfect folding carton for your industry.

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Why choose our topical cream packaging?

Our pharmaceutical cream boxes are designed to meet the strict requirements of manufacturers for dermatological creams, ointments, gels and therapeutic balms. Each box is custom-made to ensure optimal protection for your product, whether your casing is made of aluminium or flexible plastic, while providing protection against impact, moisture and light.

Designed for pharmaceutical laboratories, dermatology brands and professional skincare ranges, our pharmaceutical cream boxes provide an effective communication surface for your regulatory information, instructions for use and brand image. Their ergonomic design makes them easy to handle by medical staff, pharmacists and end consumers.

Our customers also favour our topical cream packaging for its compatibility with automated packaging lines, its structural reliability and its ability to integrate options such as technical cut-outs, tamper-proof closures or flaps for folding leaflets. Manufactured in Europe from recyclable or FSC®-certified cardboard, our packaging also meets growing environmental expectations in the healthcare sector.

Available materials and finishes

To effectively package your dermatological creams, gels and ointments, we use resistant materials that are suitable for pharmaceutical and medical environments. Folding cardboard is the standard choice for most tubes: it is lightweight, rigid and compatible with automatic filling and folding lines. For a more premium look, coated cardboard allows for high-definition printing, ideal for dermo-cosmetic brands or pharmacy products.

We also offer recycled or kraft cardboard, which is popular for natural skincare products, organic creams and brands with a CSR approach. All our materials are available in a range of weights from 250 to 500 g/m² to ensure the product holds up well, regardless of its size or density.

When it comes to finishes, our range covers all your needs: matte or gloss lamination for protection and durability, spot varnish to highlight key areas of your design, hot foil stamping for a high-end effect, and embossing for an enhanced tactile experience. We also offer functional cut-outs: windows to view the tube, resealable flaps, or integrated inserts for instructions or spatulas.

Customisation options

Each cardboard packaging solution for dermatological creams and ointments is fully customisable to suit your laminate tubes for creams, brand positioning and regulatory requirements. Our cases are tailor-made to the exact dimensions of your products, whether they are 15, 30, 50 or 100 g aluminium or plastic tubes.

Our solutions are suitable for both pharmaceutical ranges and dermo-cosmetic products sold in pharmacies and drugstores. You can incorporate functional elements such as reinforced closure tabs, safety flaps, specific notches for spatulas or accessories, or also flaps for instruction leaflets.

Your print design is also 100% customisable. We assist you in integrating mandatory information (composition, dosage, batch number, use-by date), Datamatrix codes, pictograms and multilingual information. Our offset and digital printing processes guarantee a finish that is faithful to your brand's graphic identity.

Each piece of packaging can be enhanced with technical finishes tailored to your target audience: soft-touch lamination for a high-end dermatological effect, gilding for premium ranges, or logo embossing for better visual recognition on the shelf.

Technical specifications

Our cardboard packaging for dermatological creams and ointments is made from cardboard selected for its strength and compatibility with the requirements of the pharmaceutical sector. The weight varies from 250 to 500 g/m², depending on the required rigidity and the size of the tube. This choice of materials guarantees good product stability, enhanced protection during transport and excellent shelf presentation.

Each box is cut and folded to your exact specifications. The formats are fully customisable, whether for individual tube packaging or multiple packs for professional use. Our standard tuck-in closure systems, with or without a security notch, are suitable for all types of distribution channels.

Printing is carried out using four-colour offset or digital printing, with the option of printing the inside of the case as well. We offer a range of finishing options: matte or gloss lamination, spot varnish, foil stamping, embossing, as well as technical die-cutting on request.

The minimum order quantity starts at 100 units, with fast production, generally between 7 and 10 working days after approval of the proof. All our products are manufactured in Europe, in our certified workshops, with rigorous quality control at every stage.

Applications & Use Cases

Our pharmaceutical cream boxes are used in many contexts: pharmacies, hospitals, doctors' surgeries, e-commerce and specialist retailers. They is suitable for both medical treatment tubes and dermo-cosmetic products sold over the counter or on prescription.

Our customers include pharmaceutical laboratories, dermatological care brands, specialists in treatments for sensitive skin, and manufacturers of therapeutic cosmetics. They are all looking for packaging that protects their product, while enhancing it, and incorporating all necessary regulatory information.

This type of packaging is ideal for anti-inflammatory, healing, moisturising and antifungal creams, burn gels and paediatric ointments. It is designed to be easy to handle by both healthcare professionals and patients, while offering optimal readability and sufficient space for mandatory information, pictograms and multilingual instructions.

Our packaging is also widely used in the wellness and parapharmacy sector, particularly for natural cream ranges, targeted treatments and topical herbal solutions. Thanks to our finishing options and modularity, our ointment packaging is also suitable for gift sets, kits and limited editions.

How to order online

Ordering your dermatological cream packaging from Labelprint24 is easy with our intuitive and comprehensive online configurator. It allows you to quickly define the exact dimensions of your box, based on the format and volume of your aluminium ointment tubes (15 g, 30 g, 50 g, 100 g or more).

You can then select the type of cardboard you want, the weight, the type of printing, the finishing options, and any additional features such as reinforced flaps, windows or inserts. Our platform guides you through each step, providing technical and regulatory recommendations.

You can import your graphic file directly or use our downloadable templates. Each file is checked by our pre-press team before going into production. A digital proof is then sent to you for approval, ensuring that the print will meet your expectations.

Once the proof has been approved, your order goes into production in our European workshops. Payment is secure and you benefit from comprehensive online tracking. Delivery is fast, with standard lead times of 7 to 10 working days depending on the customisation you choose.

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