Guide · Updated October 2026
Before you can buy professional skincare, body care, or waxing products, most brands ask you to show you're a professional. Here is what each brand in our directory asks for, from a license to insurance and a tax ID, and which ones accept students.
The short answer
Most brands ask for a professional license. A few also ask for insurance or a tax ID, and some accept students.
Context
Most brands ask you to apply online and upload proof, such as your esthetics or cosmetology license. Some also ask for a resale certificate or sales tax license, and a few ask for professional liability insurance. Approval can take from a day to about a week, and some brands schedule an education call or ask you to commit to training. Some lines sell only to physicians' offices and med spas.
Methodology
Each brand's entry comes from its own published pages: account applications, professional sites, and FAQs. The source is listed on the brand's profile with the date it was last checked. These tables update automatically as profiles are added or rechecked.
Requirements change and can depend on your state, so confirm with the brand before you apply. Brands can claim their profile to add or correct their requirements. Read more about how we research on our About page.
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