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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.

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 […]

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.

Cinnamon & honey seared pineapple in a white bowl on a wood cutting board.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

Truly an anti-inflammatory recipe, seared pineapple is perfect as a light dessert, snack, or on top of coconut yogurt for breakfast. Adding honey, cinnamon and a touch of lime brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Homemade Pico de Gallo In a white bowl within tomatoes and parsley in the background.

Recipes, Snacks + Apps

Homemade pico de gallo is so easy to make and full of fresh flavour. The tomatoes also provide amazing amounts of the powerful skin-loving antioxidant, lycopene.

Up close of a paleo banana bread cut open with blue towel on a cutting board.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Gut Health, Recipes

Super moist and flavourful paleo banana bread made with almond flour, honey, and warming spices. Perfect treat to have alongside my pumpkin spice latte.

Grain-free blueberry lemon cupcakes on a white table.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

Finding the perfect healthy cupcake is not an easy feat. But these grain-free blueberry lemon cupcakes are totally it! Fluffy, light and full of flavour.

Chocolate protein smoothie bowl with banana, coconut flakes, cacao nibs and almond butter drizzle on a white table.

Acne Root Causes, Recipes, Smoothies + Drinks

Creamy and decadement chocolate protein smoothie bowl free from dairy and refined sugar. And made with just whole foods – no sugary protein powder needed.

Blueberry lemon gut gummies on a white plate served on a wooden table.

Acne Root Causes, Gut Health, Recipes, Side Dishes

These gut gummies take less than 10 minutes to make and are super delicious bite sized snacks that help protect the gut lining and promote clear 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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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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