30 Miss. Code. R. 2101-7.15 - Creams, Lotions, Powder and Other Cosmetics

A. When not in use, all creams, lotions, and other cosmetics used on patrons must be kept in clean and closed containers, which must be labeled.

B. All powder used on patrons must be kept in a clean shaker or may be applied by means of cotton or other sanitized applicator. Applicators must be sanitized after each patron. Disposable applicators must be discarded immediately after use.

C. Creams and other semi-solid substances must be removed from the container with a sanitized spatula or other article. The use of fingers for removing creams, etc., is prohibited.

D. Lotions or liquids must be poured into a sanitized glass or other container and must be applied to the patron by means of cotton or sanitized applicator. Any excess remaining after application can neither be returned to the original container nor applied to another patron, but must be discarded immediately.

E. Creams, lotions, powder and other cosmetics must be removed by means of cotton, gauze, pledgets, soft absorbent paper, or other sanitized material.

F. Wax:

1. Wax can be used only once and discarded. It cannot be returned to the wax heater. Applicators cannot be re-dipped.

2. Paraffin wax used for services requires the following:

a. The skin must be thoroughly cleansed with an antibacterial skin cleanser.

b. The skin must be completely dried with a clean towel prior to immersion.

c. Wax must be discarded when cloudy or when it contains debris.

d. The product removed from the body must be discarded.

G. Cosmetic pencils must be sharpened after being used on a patron.

H. No product containing the ingredient methyl methacrylate (MMA) can be used in any manicuring or pedicuring procedure. All products must be correctly labeled, and manufacturer's data sheets for any nail product must be readily available for review by any agent of the Board of Cosmetology.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2101-7.15

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-7-7, 73-7-33 (Rev. 2013).

Adopted 2/27/2015