Running a salon
What do 500 ml salon-size products offer a salon?
Quick answer
500 ml salon-size products lower the cost per treatment, reduce how often you need to order and make it easy to dispense product during a treatment. Retail sizes are sold to clients for home care; using both supports the salon's service and product revenue.
Salon size versus retail size
Retail sizes (e.g. a 30 ml serum or a 200 ml toner) are designed for one person to use at home for a few weeks. Salon sizes are the same product in a size that can be used on many clients in a salon. The formula is usually the same; what changes is the volume and the type of packaging.
Four advantages for the salon
- Lower cost per treatment: unit cost is usually better in large volumes, which improves service margins.
- Fewer orders: less risk of running out of frequently used products such as cleanser and toner.
- Consistent treatments: every client receives the same protocol with the same product.
- A tidy treatment room: uniform bottles help the room look orderly and professional.
Hygiene points to watch
With large packaging, the most important thing is to use the product without contaminating it. Use a spatula or a clean container instead of taking product with your fingers, close the lid straight after use and store the product at room temperature away from sunlight. Writing the period after opening (such as 12M) on the bottle together with the opening date is a good habit.
The Croen salon line
Croen's 500 ml line includes the head massage hair care shampoo, moisturising & purifying toner, facial cleansing gel (oily and combination skin), facial cleansing milk (dry skin), moisturising skin care cream, intense peeling cream and vitamin complex cream mask. You can see the label information for each product in the product details and request a combined quote for the line.
Frequently asked questions
Can a salon-size product be used at home?
In terms of formula, yes, but a large pack stays open for a long time at home. Retail sizes are more suitable for home use.
How many treatments does a 500 ml product last?
It depends on the amount used per treatment. For example, with 5 ml per treatment, 500 ml equals about 100 treatments.
What is the period after opening for salon products?
Croen salon products carry a 12-month (12M) period-after-opening symbol on the pack.
This article is for general information only and does not replace medical advice. If you have a persistent skin condition, please consult a dermatologist.
