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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.

Raspberry lemon mini galette on parchment paper.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

These adorable mini galettes are bursting with summer flavour. A yummy acne-friendly dessert free from gluten, grains, dairy & refined sugar.

Strawberry Mojito Mocktail in a short glass filled with ice.

Recipes, Smoothies + Drinks

Refreshing strawberry mojito mocktail to enjoy during patio season & summer BBQs. Classic flavours of lime and mint with a strawberry twist.

Cherry bomb smoothie in a glass cup. Topped with halved cherries and sprinkled with chia seeds.

Recipes, Smoothies + Drinks

Packed with acne-fighting antioxidants and hormone-balancing fibre, this Cherry Bomb smoothie is your skin’s new BFF.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

Soft and tender with pockets of sweet cinnamon, this Cinnamon Swirl Loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Paleo friendly, too!

Acne Root Causes, Functional Testing

To get to the root cause of a client’s acne, a simple lab (and very informative) lab we run is a Hair Trace Mineral Analysis. Here’s why.

one pot chickpea stew in a white bowl.

Recipes, Soups + Salads

A hearty and cozy chickpea stew that’s full of skin-loving protein and fibre. Made with warming spices like cumin, turmeric and ginger.

Acne Root Causes, Gut Health

Low Stomach Acid & Acne By Callie Birtles, RHN & Acne Coach in The Clear Skin Solution While acne is often seen as a teenage problem, many women suffer from acne well into their 30s, 40s and 50s. But did you know that its cause can lie in poor stomach acid levels? Researchers, as early […]

Chicken ramen bowl with poached egg in a white bowl.

Main Meals, Recipes, Soups + Salads

A delicious, hearty and healthy Chicken Ramen Bowl that’s full of flavour. Bonus? It’s both gluten-free and soy-free.

Hot spinach artichoke dip that's dairy free and shown in a cast iron pan with chips to the side.

Recipes, Sauces + Dips, Snacks + Apps

The best dairy-free spinach artichoke you’ll ever eat — pinky promise. Bonus? It’s 100% dairy-free (and you’d never know!).

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.

MEET KATIE'S TEAM

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.

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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