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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 09.22.01.04" title_num="09" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="01" heading="Esthetician License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An esthetician license authorizes the licensee to engage in providing esthetic services as defined in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The term “massaging”, as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means contact with the skin limited to the beautification, cleansing, and embellishment of the skin during the application and removal of skin care products.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The term “exfoliating” as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means to remove dead skin cells, dirt, bacteria, and excess oil from the skin.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The term “cosmetic microneedling” as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means the use of cosmetic, non-medical devices that have needles no longer than 1 mm and are used in a manner that does not penetrate the skin beyond the epidermis.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The term “toning” as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means the cleaning, manipulating and stimulating of skin by use of facials, face masks, and wraps.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>