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Hearty bowl of food depicting blood sugar stabilizing foods for acne including avocado, quinoa and berries.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones

Stable blood sugar is crucial for acne sufferers. And one of the best ways to support blood sugar is through protein, fibre & healthy fats.

Image of Katie pregnant in nature - show casing acne and fertility.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones, Lifestyle, Motherhood

For many women, chronic acne and trying for a baby end up on the same timeline. Can you do both? Here’s how acne and fertility are connected.

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.

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 […]

Acne Root Causes, Detox Organs, Gut Health, Hormones

Let’s go through 12 acne-clearing strategies we use with clients to help them stop their chronic breakouts and clear up their skin for good.

Acne Root Causes

Fungal acne isn’t really acne as it’s caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the hair follicles. Getting rid of it involves a certain approach.

Acne Root Causes, Detox Organs, Gut Health

Healthy bowel movements are the key to clear skin. Here’s a breakdown of why your poop causes acne and tips to poop better.

Healthy buddha bowl for adrenal fatigue with chicken, beans, brussels sprouts and broccoli.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones

Adrenal fatigue can lead to a number of symptoms, especially acne. Here’s a breakdown of what adrenal fatigue is and how it relates to acne.

Apple cranberry kale salad good for the kidney acne connection.

Acne Root Causes, Detox Organs

Here’s a breakdown of the kidney-acne connection and what you can do to keep your skin clear and kidneys working in tip-top shape.

Hormones, Lifestyle, Motherhood

Thanks to shifting hormones, some women find pregnancy acne pops up as one of the first signs they’re expecting.

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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