- Sterilise all instruments.
- Use single-use disposable instruments and dispose of them immediately after use.
Tikanga tiaki mahi muku kiri mate Exfoliation code of practice
Provide a safe service
Sterilisation
Training requirements
All operators of microdermabrasion equipment must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide microdermabrasion.
This can be achieved through:
- National Certificate (or international equivalent) in Beautician and commercial industry experience of 12 months or more; or
- commercial industry experience of five consecutive years or more, and evidence of professional development in microdermabrasion
- or evidence of training with a microdermabrasion training provider, and commercial industry experience of 12 months or more.
Best practice: some additional recommendations
- Use new single-use sponges where facial towelling is necessary for exfoliation.
- The New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Therapists recommends that only safety certified microdermabrasion equipment should be used.