What are the requirements to perform chemical peels in the state of colorado?
In Colorado, licensed estheticians and cosmetologists must meet specific requirements to perform chemical peels, referred to as "chemical resurfacing exfoliation."
The key requirements are:
Licensure: You must hold an active Colorado esthetician or cosmetologist license.
Additional Training: Before performing chemical peels, you are required to complete 24 hours of cosmeceutical coursework.
This training must cover:
Skin Analysis, Conditions, Contraindications, and Aftercare
Product Ingredients of Chemical Resurfacing Exfoliation Substances
Chemical Peel Treatment Procedures and Treatment of Reactions
The training should be obtained from a school approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS) or the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
Scope of Practice: The chemical peels performed must be within the scope defined by Colorado regulations, ensuring they do not penetrate or alter skin structures beyond the epidermis. Prohibited substances include those banned by governmental agencies, products mixed without manufacturer Safety Data Sheets (SDS), adulterated chemical exfoliating substances, and any requiring application by a licensed healthcare provider.
By fulfilling these requirements, licensed professionals in Colorado can legally and safely perform chemical peels within their practice.
ADDITIONAL PRACTICES AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
This Rule clarifies the requirements for additional practices, and the timing and training that must be completed before a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician may perform additional services. These rules do not apply to barbers or hairstylist.
A. CHEMICAL RESURFACING EXFOLIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTHETICIANS AND COSMETOLOGISTS 1. 2. 3. 4. Definitions
Definitions
a. Chemical Resurfacing Exfoliation: the process of removing the dead cell layer (of the skin by use of resurfacing exfoliating substances and tools).
b. Resurfacing Exfoliating Substances: the substances used in chemical resurfacing exfoliation.
c. Accelerator: any agent that hastens or quickens the exfoliation process.
2. Only cosmetologist or estheticians who have completed additional training in chemical resurfacing exfoliation described in Rule 1.9(A)(5) are authorized to performed chemical resurfacing exfoliation. Performing services prior to receiving training may be deemed a violation of these rules.
3. Resurfacing exfoliating substances that may be used in chemical resurfacing exfoliation include those substances that are ordinarily and customarily used in exfoliation when used and applied according to the manufacturer recommendations for safe application.
4. Prohibited resurfacing exfoliating substances that may not be used in chemical resurfacing exfoliation include the following:
a. Any substance banned or deemed unsafe by local, state or federal governmental agencies responsible for making such determinations; 21 4 CCR 731-1 CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure b. Products mixed by the licensee or other person that do not have a manufacturer SDS;
c. All adulterated chemical exfoliating/peeling substances;
d. Any substance requiring application or use by a licensed healthcare provider; or,
e. Any products or chemical substances that have the potential to or result in the structural alteration or destruction of skin below the epidermis.
5. Training Requirements for chemical resurfacing exfoliation.
a. Completion of twenty-four hours of cosmeceutical coursework is required before a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician may perform chemical resurfacing exfoliation. The training must include at least the following course topics: skin analysis, conditions, contraindications, and aftercare; product ingredients of chemical resurfacing exfoliation substances; and chemical peel treatment procedures and treatment of reactions.
b. The training required in Rule 1.9(A)(5) must be completed at a school approved by DPOS or CCCS if obtained in Colorado. If the training is obtained in another state or jurisdiction, the training must be substantially equivalent to that of an approved Colorado school.
6. An actively licensed cosmetologist or esthetician who is licensed by endorsement and who has completed chemical resurfacing exfoliation training at a substantially equivalent program to that of DPOS and CCCS, as determined by the Director, may meet the training requirements necessary to perform chemical resurfacing exfoliation.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) of Barber & Cosmetologist Licensing
1560 Broadway, #1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-7693 | Website: dpo.colorado.gov/ | Email: dora_barber-cosmetology@state.co.us
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 600
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