Custom Cleanser Boxes in Chicago, IL
Chicago is America's second great city — a commercial powerhouse with a food and restaurant scene that has earned more James Beard Awards than any other city, a fashion and design community with international reach, a technology startup ecosystem centered in the Fulton Market and River North corridors, and a manufacturing heritage that runs deep through the city's commercial DNA. My Custom Boxes serves Chicago's extraordinary and diverse business community with premium custom packaging across every category — from the luxury packaging demanded by Michigan Avenue's luxury retailers to the corrugated shipping solutions needed by Fulton Market's food producers.
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Why Choose Our Cleanser Boxes in Chicago
Cleanser Boxes for Skincare in Chicago
Sunscreen boxes serve the sun protection category's most regulated product -- the SPF sunscreen that is classified as an OTC drug under FDA regulations and requires Drug Facts panel labeling rather than standard cosmetics labeling. Sunscreen packaging must comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 352 OTC sunscreen monograph requirements and communicate SPF protection level, active sunscreen ingredients, water resistance (if claimed), and the skin cancer prevention benefits that motivate sunscreen purchase and regular use.
FDA Sunscreen OTC Drug Monograph Requirements
Sunscreen products are regulated as OTC drugs under FDA 21 CFR Part 352 (the sunscreen OTC monograph). Sunscreen packaging must carry a Drug Facts panel with: active ingredients (the specific sunscreen chemicals and their concentrations -- avobenzone 3%, zinc oxide 20%, etc.), uses (helps prevent sunburn, if used with other sun protection measures decreases risk of skin cancer and early aging caused by sun -- the specific uses language from the monograph), warnings (do not use on damaged or broken skin, stop use and ask doctor if rash or irritation occurs, keep out of reach of children), directions (apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure, reapply every 2 hours), and other information (protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun).
SPF and Broad Spectrum Communication
Sunscreen SPF communication: SPF value must appear on the principal display panel (SPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50). Broad spectrum designation indicates that the sunscreen protects against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) radiation -- broad spectrum products have passed FDA's critical wavelength test. FDA regulations limit the maximum SPF claim to SPF 50+ (products tested above SPF 50 may only be labeled SPF 50+). Sunscreen products with SPF below 15 must include a warning that the product has not been shown to help prevent skin cancer or early skin aging.
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- Minimum Order
- 100 units
- Production Time
- 2-3 weeks
- Free Shipping
- to Chicago
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- Skincare
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Industries in Chicago
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Industries We Serve in Chicago
We provide packaging to a wide range of industries in Chicago, IL.
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Compliance & Safety
Sunscreen packaging must comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 352 OTC sunscreen monograph Drug Facts labeling. Active ingredients must be FDA-approved GRASE status. SPF claim limited to 50+ maximum. Water resistance claims limited to 40 or 80 minutes only. Waterproof, sweatproof, and sunblock are prohibited claims. Hawaii state ban on oxybenzone and octinoxate applies to products sold in Hawaii.
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Cleanser Boxes in Chicago — FAQs
What FDA Drug Facts labeling is required on sunscreen packaging?
FDA sunscreen Drug Facts panel required elements: Active ingredients (each sunscreen chemical with concentration -- Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Zinc Oxide 20%), Purpose (Sunscreen), Uses (helps prevent sunburn; if used as directed with other sun protection measures, decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun), Warnings (do not use on damaged or broken skin; stop use and ask doctor if rash occurs; keep out of reach of children -- if swallowed, get medical help), Directions (apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure; reapply at least every 2 hours), and Other information (protect from excessive heat and direct sun).
What water resistance claims can sunscreen packaging make?
FDA-permitted water resistance claims: water resistant (40 minutes) or water resistant (80 minutes) -- these are the only two permitted water resistance claim levels under FDA OTC monograph. Sunscreens that are not water resistant cannot make any water resistance claims. Waterproof, sweatproof, and sunblock are prohibited sunscreen claims under FDA regulations. Directions must specify the water resistance duration and require reapplication after swimming or sweating for the specific duration (reapply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, or immediately after towel drying).
What active sunscreen ingredients are FDA-approved?
FDA-approved sunscreen active ingredients (Category I -- generally recognized as safe and effective): titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate (octyl methoxycinnamate), octisalate, octocrylene, and oxybenzone. Some older approved ingredients (aminobenzoic acid, trolamine salicylate) are no longer commonly used. The FDA Sunscreen Innovation Act is reviewing additional modern sunscreen actives for potential GRASE determination -- packaging must list only FDA-approved active ingredients.
What is the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen for packaging communication?
Mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide only -- physical sunscreen that reflects UV radiation) vs. chemical sunscreen (organic UV-absorbing chemicals that convert UV to heat -- avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, oxybenzone). Packaging distinctions: mineral sunscreen can be labeled mineral sunscreen and reef-safe (if no chemical filters present), while chemical sunscreen cannot use these designations. Mineral sunscreen may be labeled as physical sunscreen. Combination products (mineral + chemical actives) cannot claim pure mineral or reef-safe status.
What is the minimum order for custom sunscreen boxes?
Our minimum order is 100 units for custom sunscreen boxes. Sunscreen retail programs typically run 500-5,000 units per SKU. FDA Drug Facts panel accuracy review recommended before production -- Drug Facts content must exactly match FDA OTC monograph requirements.
Do you serve Chicago's food and restaurant community?
Yes. Chicago's nationally recognized restaurants, specialty food producers, and food entrepreneurs use our custom retail boxes, gift packaging, and branded mailers for retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
What Chicago neighborhoods and metro areas do you deliver to?
We deliver free throughout Chicago and Chicagoland including Wicker Park, Logan Square, Fulton Market, River North, the Loop, Lincoln Park, and all 77 Chicago neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs.
Do you serve Chicago's tech startup community?
Yes. Chicago's Fulton Market and River North tech startups use our custom packaging with our startup-accessible 100-unit minimum.
How long does delivery take to Chicago?
Production is 10–14 business days from proof approval, then 2–3 days ground shipping to Chicago.
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