All our tins are coated in a lacquer, protecting them from environmental degradation. Whilst this is the case, it is recommended that you do not use tinplate products as a packaging material for water-based items such as creams and should instead opt for an aluminium product which is resistant to corrosion.
Oil-based products such as balms can be packaged in either tinplate or aluminium packaging.
You should avoid storing tins in corrosive environments, in freezers or at very high temperatures as this can degrade the lacquer. You should also not store tinplate tins in high moisture-laden environments.
Tins stored correctly will last many years and can be reused and refilled time and time again without any degradation.