TREATMENT GUIDE
Chemical Peels
A treatment that uses a controlled chemical solution to exfoliate the skin and improve texture, tone, and certain skin concerns.
LICENSING & SCOPE
Professional Scope
Utah — Legacy Esthetics License
Status: Restricted
Utah's Legacy Esthetics License permits limited chemical exfoliation. This includes alpha hydroxy acids at concentrations of 30% or less with a pH of not less than 3.0, and salicylic acid at concentrations of 15% or less. Mixing, combining, or layering skin exfoliation products or services is not included within limited chemical exfoliation. Last Verified: 2026-09-16 Under Sources, check both: Utah Code §58-11a-302.23 — Legacy Esthetics License Qualifications and Utah Administrative Code R156-11a-610 — Standards for the Use of Acids Save it and stop there.
Last Verified: September 16, 2026
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Utah — Master Esthetician
Status: Restricted
A Utah Master Esthetician may perform chemical exfoliation within the limits established by Utah Administrative Code R156-11a-610. The rule permits specified acids and concentrations for master estheticians, but certain acids, concentrations, treatment combinations, and procedures that exfoliate below the stratum corneum require supervision by a licensed health care practitioner.
Last Verified: September 16, 2026
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Utah — Basic Esthetics Permit
Status: Prohibited
Chemical exfoliation is not within the scope of practice of a Utah Basic Esthetics Permit. The current Basic Esthetics Permit statute limits the credential to specified basic skincare procedures and manual hair removal and does not include chemical exfoliation.
Last Verified: September 16, 2026
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