Elite Aesthetics Guide

Colorado Scope of Practice

Who Can Legally Perform Chemical peels in Colorado?

Acid-based exfoliating skin treatments.

Last reviewed June 2026

Esthetician (LE)

Permitted for this license type.

Conditional

Master Esthetician

Permitted for this license type.

Conditional

Medical Assistant (MA)

Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.

Conditional

Registered Nurse (RN)

Permitted when delegated by, and performed under the authority of, a licensed physician. Performed under a physician’s delegation/orders and authority.

Conditional

Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN)

Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site. Requires a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a physician.

Conditional

Physician Assistant (PA)

Permitted under a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a licensed physician. The physician does not need to be on-site. Requires a written protocol or collaborative agreement with a physician.

Conditional

Physician (MD/DO)

Permitted for this license type.

Permitted

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