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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.

Acne Root Causes, Gut Health

If you’ve been dealing with chronic acne that doesn’t clear up with creams and prescriptions, it’s time to look a little deeper — starting with the gut.

Grain-free vanilla donuts with multi coloured icing.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

No deep fryer needed. These super soft grain-free vanilla donuts are baked in the oven. The honey glaze can be boosted with natural food colourig.

Acne Root Causes

Acne is a symptom of an internal issue. And in order to be healing acne holistically, you need to be addressing what’s causing the breakouts to occur.

5-minute dairy free ranch in a glass jar with colourful vegetables in the background.

Recipes, Sauces + Dips

One of the first things I have new clients in The Clear Skin Solution work to start eliminating is dairy. You can read why in my chicken parmesan recipe from last month.  And I know dairy is hard for people to give up — even if it is to get rid of chronic acne. It’s […]

Foods for liver detoxification in white bowl on a white wooden table.

Acne Root Causes, Detox Organs

Getting rid of breakouts isn’t about finding the right cleanser. Acne is a symptom of an internal issue. And it’s time to think about your liver.

Baked chicken parmesan in a glass Pyrex dish on a wooden cutting board. Made gluten and dairy free.

Main Meals, Recipes

Delicious baked chicken parmesan that’s been coated in a paleo breading of almond flour and herbs. Topped with creamy cashew cheese and baked in my Nonna’s homemade tomato sauce recipe.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones

Even if you’ve never had breakouts before, post-pill acne can start popping up within a few months. This happens for a number of reasons and can be fixed.

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.

We help you understand what your body’s been asking for, so you can stop guessing and move forward with clarity.

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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.

client love

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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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