maryann Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 For years I've been using plastic rollers and some will eventually leak. The store I have them at displays them upright. She swears when I put the protective wrap on the bottles is when they leak, I don't think that's the reason. I'm thinking of switching to stainless steel rollers and am wondering if anyone that's used both can weigh in with their experiences. I read on one supplier's list - to test if using FCO (which is what I use) because balls can pop out, FCO can act like as a lubricant and loosen the roller balls.- I found that interesting and wonder if the leaking problem stems from the carrier oil I've chosen. Also wondering what carrier oil you use. I started with Sweet Almond Oil since people are allergic I switched to FCO but am thinking of switching to something else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Are you maybe over filling them? I stop just below the neck and have not had any issues with the glass bottles and plastic innards (touches wood). As for carrier, i use a blend of mostly jojoba and a little fco with a perfumery humectant. Where are you purchasing your bottles from? They're not all the same quality.Do all the parts fit as they should? Are you using any oils that may possibly "eat" the plastic parts causing leakage? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) I emailed the company and they said upon further testing it maybe the FO that's causing the leaking. I think all FOs eventually weaken plastic as this company has found out. Honestly I can't remember where I got the bottles, I got a huge lot and am coming to the end that's why I'm trying to decide plastic or metal rollers... if it makes a difference. Edited November 8, 2015 by maryann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 I plan to try Scentsational Shoppe's roller bottles (perfumeoils.com). Any feedback from anyone that may have used the glass bottles with plastic rollers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Im getting ready to place an order for roller bottles and am going with the stainless + the longer - skinny bottles I think they look great + really professional . Plus they seem to be trending right now Ive never used perfume oils.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I buy essential oils from a company that switched from plastic rollers to metal. The metal leaks like crazy and also dispenses way too much of the essential oil. I'm not sure how perfume would work with them, but my experience so far has not been pleasant. The company has gone back to plastic due to complaints. I would buy minimum until you try them unless someone here can give you positive feedback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 7 hours ago, kandlekrazy said: I buy essential oils from a company that switched from plastic rollers to metal. The metal leaks like crazy and also dispenses way too much of the essential oil. I'm not sure how perfume would work with them, but my experience so far has not been pleasant. The company has gone back to plastic due to complaints. I would buy minimum until you try them unless someone here can give you positive feedback I had a couple of plastic roller balls fall out of the bottles depending on the essential oil. I wonder if they found an answer for this when switching back as an entire bottle of oil could be lost. Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Was the essential oil properly diluted? Many undiluted oils (essential and fragrance) will "eat" through plastic. Undiluted and under diluted essential oils should never be applied directly to skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I've never had one of the plastic fall out, you can pull them out to refill the bottle if you want but they are pretty tight and once oil is on them it's difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 2 hours ago, kandlekrazy said: I've never had one of the plastic fall out, you can pull them out to refill the bottle if you want but they are pretty tight and once oil is on them it's difficult. It was just the ball that fell out, not the part that goes into the bottle top. Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Yes, never had a plastic ball just fall out. I have removed them from empty bottles to fill the bottle but very tight to get out. Possibly you got a bad one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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