California State board posted this:
California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board) would like to make its licensees and consumers aware that is it out of the scope of practice for a Board licensee to perform an LED light therapy treatment in a licensed establishment. Title 16, Division 6, Section 991 (a), of the California Code of Regulations states in part:... 991. Invasive Procedures (a) No licensee may perform any act which affects the structure or function of living tissue of the face or body. Any such act shall be considered an invasive procedure.
but with this definition of an invasive treatment...doesn't that mean that me even touching the skin will affect the function of living tissue, like face massage causing blood flow and cellular oxygenation? I'm not sure...I'm really confused and bummed if this is so, cause LED is a big part of what I do.
What can I do to make a change to this?
Jennifer Wight
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Permalink Reply by Susanne Schmaling on
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We’re as confused as you are, Jennifer. Doesn’t really make sense. We need to educate the cosmo board better about LED, how it works, and the safety of the machine. We’re already in touch with one of the former board members and we will be working behind the scenes with industry experts to try and get answers”.
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Permalink Reply by Nina on
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Anyone know if New York has anything against Estheticians using LED Light Therapy in their business?
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer W on
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Thank you, Susanne. I'm so frustrated with this.
Nina, I'm sure its fine in New York...I believe you're able to do laser treatments as well right?
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Permalink Reply by NBSkinCare on
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OK, this needs to be a big deal. What are other Esty's doing about this- how can I/we get involved? I saw the State Board had posted this on their Facebook page... so does this mean I'd get fined because of my LED handheld lights I've been using for over a year?
This is ridiculous, and if the SB wants to take away LED, you know microcurrent and peels are next. All Esty's in all States should be worried about this.
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Permalink Reply by Shelly on
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I would also like to know how to get involved in this! I don't understand how LED can be considered invasive, so ridiculous. Also, I was told by a fellow Esty that microcurrent also is considered an Invasive procedure and out of our scope of practice? Is that correct?
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With state boards definition of an invasive treatment, causing circulation, like massage or even cleansing affects living tissue so estheticians in California are all violating state board by touching a paying clients skin.
That's my understanding of their definition of an invasive treatment.
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Ya, their definition is not helpful.
I use Image skin care, and Image uses marketing materials that Clearly state that Image skin care affects living tissue (the point in their advertisement being that OTC products do not).
Will I now be in trouble for using Image skin care...?
CA State board needs a lot of help.
I would be completely open to Cont Education requirements (weeds out the not serious estys) or a valid Master Esthetician license here in CA. SOMETHING more specific and useful from state board.
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I agree with you Nicole!
Continued education is a must. Master Esthetician license is great too, but state board needs lots of help!
Do we have a state board rep? Or someone we can make a rep for those of who are not able to make it to meetings?
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Permalink Reply by Shelley Hancock on
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Our wonderful friends at ASCP are really on top of this and will keep us posted. There is a meeting in San Diego on October 21st at 10:00am (Courtyard by Marriott 595 Hotel Circle South San Diego, CA 92108). As many of us as possible need to be there!! I will be there. My crew from Celluma are also stepping up to do what they can regarding the technical info. They will be attending the meeting also.
Let's not go into mass hysteria......this has the possibility of working out for the good and bring some much needed changes!! But everyone does need to step up and use their voice.
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Looks like I can be there as well! No mass hysteria, but I am ready for some real clarity. Three years ago when I became licensed (yes, newbie here) :) I already saw how unclear SB is here in CA, and it won't get better without some real direction for both the SB and the laws.
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