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Acne Root Causes, Hormones

Balancing hormones can be a tricky task. Here are five of the most common reasons why most women fail to balance hormones.

Soba noodle stir fry with creamy ginger sauce in a bowl on a white table.

Main Meals, Recipes

Gluten is a trigger food that can worsen acne. That’s why I provide yummy gluten-free alternatives like this soba noodle stir fry.

Skin Care, Skincare

It can be tempting to pick at your pimples. However, doing so can make it worse. Here’s why you shouldn’t pop pimples and what to do instead.

Recipes, Side Dishes, Soups + Salads

Resistant starches like the potatoes in this herbed potato salad have a number of health benefits for promoting clear skin.

Liver loving foods for acne including avocado and grapefruit.

Acne Root Causes, Detox Organs

Your skin is a direct reflection of your liver health. Read more for the liver-acne connection and the top liver loving foods.

Almond butter turmeric dressing in a mason jar on a wooden cutting board.

Recipes, Sauces + Dips, Soups + Salads

Try this spiced citrus salad dressing filled with skin-loving spices like ginger and turmeric that help reduce inflammation.

Hormone balancing foods like salmon, avocado and eggs in a colourful salad.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones

The food you eat has a big impact on the health of your hormones. Here are the 7 of my favourite hormone balancing foods that you can include in your diet.

Pineapple chicken in a cast iron skillet topped with chopped pineapple and fresh chives.

Acne Root Causes, Main Meals, Recipes

Adequate protein is key for overall health and for glowing skin. Try this protein-rich Pineapple Chicken Skillet with all the tropical vibes.

Friends in the summer having fun on a boardwalk not worried about body acne.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones, Skin Care, Skincare

Hot summer weather means tank tops and bathing suits. But not if you have body acne. Here are eight ways to get rid of body acne.

The Hormone Smoothie in a mason jar topped with a cherry, coconut and cinnamon.

Acne Root Causes, Breakfast, Hormones, Recipes, Smoothies + Drinks

Try the hormone smoothie filled with protein, fibre and fat to stabilize blood sugar levels and, in turn, balance hormones and clear the skin.

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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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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