California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 9 - Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Article 12 - Health and Safety
Section 992 - Skin Exfoliation
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
(a) Only the upper layer of the skin, known as the epidermis, may, by any method or means, be removed, and then only for the purpose of improving the appearance of the skin.
(b) Skin removal techniques and practices which result in destruction of living tissue beyond the epidermal layer of the skin is prohibited.
(c) Only over-the-counter products that are not sold for physician's use only may be used for the purpose of skin exfoliation.
(d) All skin exfoliation products must be applied using the manufacturer's instructions for consumer health and safety.
1. Repealer
and new section filed 10-24-94; operative 11-23-94 (Register 94, No. 43). For
prior history, see Register 81, No. 11.
2. Amendment filed
3-26-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No.
13).
Note: Authority cited: Section 7312, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7312(e), 7316, and 7320, Business and Professions Code.
