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Acne Root Causes, Gut Health, Podcast

Often mistaken for acne, rosacea is actually a chronic inflammatory response that requires a different approach.

Peach salsa with fresh mint in a white bowl with tortilla chips.

Recipes, Sauces + Dips, Snacks + Apps

Summer peach salsa with a delicious blend of flavours featuring sweet peaches, acidic tomatoes, herbaceous mint & peppery red onion

Best probiotics for acne on a white table.

Acne Root Causes, Gut Health, Podcast

Probiotics for acne can be a great tool in the skin-clearing toolbox. However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Roasted garlic vinaigrette in a glass mason jar.

Recipes, Soups + Salads

Decadent Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette packed with rich extra virgin olive oil, flavourful dijon & fresh rosemary for an acne-friendly dressing.

Acne Root Causes, Mental & Emotional Health, Podcast

Discover the root cause of your acne and skin issues by better understand the mind-body-spirit connection and how it impacts your skin health.

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins on a cooling rack with grey towel.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins I love to have easy grab and go snacks on hand. Not only for my little boys, but for this hungry mama who needs quick nourishment between meetings. Personally, I’m a big fan of making a weekly batch (or two!) of flavourful and nutrient dense muffins. One of the staples for this […]

Lifestyle, Mental & Emotional Health, Podcast

You can test for acne root causes – and we’re not talking those standard blood labs. Let’s take a look at the best functional labs for acne.

Acne Root Causes, Gut Health

Wondering if candida can cause acne? You’re in the right place. So let’s take a look at the possible root cause of your stubborn breakouts.

Functional Testing, Podcast

You can test for acne root causes – and we’re not talking those standard blood labs. Let’s take a look at the best functional labs for acne.

Mediterranean chicken skewers drizzled with pesto aioli on a white plate.

Main Meals, Recipes

Flavourful chicken skewers with vibrant veggies then drizzled with a dairy-free pesto aioli. It makes for a perfect skin-loving recipe.

I’m Katie

I’m a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in helping women with chronic acne clear their skin from the inside out.

Hey!

After years of dealing cystic breakouts, I cleared up my skin for good by fixing my gut, liver and hormones. I went back to school for nutrition and then said seeya later to my job in television. I launched an online nutrition business (before working from home was a thing) so I could help as many women as possible feel confident AF in their own skin, too.

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Acne isn’t a skin problem. It’s a body signal.

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Testimonials

"I just wanted to let you know that this program works!!!

I have never struggled with acne but then I turned 21 and then I broke out all over my fave. I never wanted to go anywhere and didn't want to talk to anybody. I became very depressed and angry. There were times I wanted to quit the program because I felt like nothing was working! By the grace of God, He got me through and I am healed! I just wanted to encourage everyone to keep going!!! You got this! Don't give up! Good things are coming!"

-Lyndsay P.

"Nine months ago I signed up for CSS since my wedding was coming up.

I'm here to tell you that hard work and dedication to your future self WORKS! All I wanted on my wedding day was for clear skin. And when I woke up on my wedding day in August, I can truly say that my skin never looked better."

- Sabrina H.

"My skin.
MY SKIN MY SKIN MY SKIN!!

It's so clear it's unreal.
Biggest gain!!!"

- Hannah M.

"I actually enjoy the look of my face with less make-up."

 I used to wear a lot of powder and concealer to cover the break out areas, as well as to hide my scars. Both my breakouts and scars are lessening in amount and redness!!

-Nicole B.

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