Health and Safety Standards – Prohibited Products or Practices

The provisions of this §83.112 adopted to be effective March 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 1280; amended to be effective February 17, 2012, 37 TexReg 681; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8640

• (a) Licensees may not use any of the following substances or products in performing cosmetology services:
  • (1) Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomers, a.k.a., MMA.
  • (2) Razor-type callus shavers designed and intended to cut growths of skin such as corns and calluses, e.g., credo blades.
  • (3) Alum or other astringents in stick or lump form. (Alum or other astringents in powder or liquid form are acceptable.)
  • (4) Fumigants such as formalin (formaldehyde) tablets or liquids.
• (b) Possession on licensed premises of any item listed in this section is a violation under this chapter.
• (c) The use of any product, preparation or procedure that comes into contact with or penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is prohibited.