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Welcome!

Blog image for why stress makes acne worse. Tea in a vintage cup with rose bugs.

Acne Root Causes, Mental & Emotional Health

When it comes to acne, what’s going on in your brain is just as important as what you’re eating.

brightening turmeric face mask in white bowl

Skin Care, Skincare

All you need is 4 ingredients to make this turmeric face mask that soothes acne and inflammation while brightening the overall complexion.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Holiday Recipes, Recipes

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! Now I want you to know something… You can absolutely, positively still enjoy classic holiday dishes without the guilt (or the inflammation). This was actually a big worry that my client, Janelle, had when she started in The Clear Skin Solution. It was the holiday season and she was super worried she […]

Herb & garlic scones made grain and gluten free on an old-fashioned blue and white plate.

Side Dishes, Soups + Salads

Savoury herb & garlic scone made with a combination of almond, arrowroot and coconut flour. Safe for acne sufferers and perfect alongside a healing soup.

Acne Root Causes, Detox Organs, Gut Health, Hormones

My Acne Story Growing up, I had zero issues with acne. Didn’t get a single pimple during puberty and always had clear skin throughout high school and university. I thought I was one of the lucky ones that would never have to deal with acne. And I 100% didn’t think I would be dealing with […]

Pan seared salmon on a plate with bruschetta pesto zoodles.

Main Meals, Recipes

Rich in skin-loving and acne-healing omega-3s, this pan-seared salmon comes together in about 30 minutes and is full of anti-inflammatory benefits.

Acne Root Causes

The food you eat impacts how your skin looks. If you deal with chronic breakouts you need to make sure you stay away from the four worst foods for acne.

Peaches & Cream galette on a white plate with peaches in the background.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

Niagara peaches and a lemon vanilla cashew cream are layered on top of a grain-free cinnamon crust and sprinkle with fresh mint. A classic peach galette.

Acne Root Causes

In the last few months, we’ve seen rise to maskne aka acne that pops up under masks. There’s a number of tactics you can use for prevention and treatment.

Pink electrolyte lemonade in a mason jar with two paper straws and mint.

Recipes, Smoothies + Drinks

Super refreshing electrolyte lemonade naturally coloured with dragon fruit powder and sweetened with honey. Only 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make.

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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Let's finally get you back to clear, glowing skin.

Acne goes deeper than just the surface—it's a sign of internal imbalances. That’s why prescriptions, medicated creams, and high-end facials don’t deliver lasting results. True skin clarity comes from an inside-out approach, and we're here to support you every step of the way.







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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.

Before & Afters

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I love sweet bonbon. Tiramisu I love apple pie. Lollipop macaroon pastry danish. Sweet roll jujubes gummies tootsie roll fruitcake I love liquorice. Wafer chocolate halvah. Liquorice apple pie lollipop sweet roll powder. Oat cake sesame snaps marshmallow cookie jujubes. Croissant pie I love croissant cookie.

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Cupcake ipsum dolor sit. Amet icing candy sesame snaps toffee oat cake jelly I love macaroon.

I love sweet bonbon. Tiramisu I love apple pie. Lollipop macaroon pastry danish. Sweet roll jujubes gummies tootsie roll fruitcake I love liquorice. Wafer chocolate halvah. Liquorice apple pie lollipop sweet roll powder. Oat cake sesame snaps marshmallow cookie jujubes. Croissant pie I love croissant cookie.

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Cupcake ipsum dolor sit. Amet icing candy sesame snaps toffee oat cake jelly I love macaroon.

I love sweet bonbon. Tiramisu I love apple pie. Lollipop macaroon pastry danish. Sweet roll jujubes gummies tootsie roll fruitcake I love liquorice. Wafer chocolate halvah. Liquorice apple pie lollipop sweet roll powder. Oat cake sesame snaps marshmallow cookie jujubes. Croissant pie I love croissant cookie.

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