Standards & Regulatory Positions

The Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists is an Association Member of the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA). The SDSS votes on pertinent issues pertaining to estheticians working within medical settings. To view a complete list of Standards and Regulatory Positions - visit www.ncea.tv

NCEA's Mission is to define standards of practice through certification and continuing education accreditation in order to represent and advocate for the esthetic profession.

NCEA is protecting your right to practice by...

• Providing professional excellence through the NCEA Certified credential

• Approving continuing education through the Commission on Accreditation

• Advocating to strengthen your voice and position with state regulatory boards

Political Representation 

When NCEA is alerted of a regulatory issue or concern by member, or a state licensing board, we work proactively with the concerned parties, to a positive resolution.

For example, use of the term “Chemical Peeling” has caused concern with regulatory boards and the medical community, that  Esthetician licensees could be practicing medicine without proper training. The NCEA had previously issued a position encouraging estheticians to use the term “Chemical Exfoliation” and receive the necessary theoretical and practical education as part of their core curriculum or as continuing education modules.

     *See NCEA14 Hour Chemical Exfoliation Curriculum

Had the NCEA not become involved in this issue, the right to practice chemical exfoliation may have been removed from the estheticians’ scope of practice in several states.