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Welcome!

It took me 13 years to learn this about acne, but I’ll teach you in 13 minutes

Acne Root Causes, Skin Care, Skincare

Discover how to heal acne by uncovering the real root causes your skincare routine might be missing—explained in just 13 minutes.

Anti-inflammatory sunshine smoothie with pineapple, turmeric and ginger in a tall glass with cocktail umbrella.

Acne Root Causes, Gut Health, Hormones, Recipes

These hormonal acne smoothies support hormone balance, gut health, and detox to help you achieve clearer skin naturally.

painful cystic acne

Acne Root Causes

After years of painful cystic acne and failed treatments, I finally uncovered the missing piece to truly heal my skin.

Raspberry Crumble Bars

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes, Uncategorised

These Raspberry Crumble Bars are a deliciously sweet, glow-boosting treat made with skin-loving ingredients.

Should You Go Gluten-Free? Advice From an Acne Nutritionist

Acne Root Causes, Detox Organs, Gut Health, Hormones

Gluten-free for acne? Here’s what you need to know about the connection between gluten, inflammation, and breakouts.

Podcast

Summer can get hectic, with travel, skincare, and daily life all demanding your attention. But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered!

Turkey Rosemary Apple Burger

Main Meals, Recipes

A skin-loving twist on a comfort food classic—this Rosemary Apple Turkey Burger with Rosemary Aioli satisfies cravings and supports clear, radiant skin.

Podcast

Looking for a fresh approach? Discover how functional medicine finds your hidden health issues. In this episode of The Clear Skin Chronicles, Reed Davis joins Katie and Cris as he breaks down why functional lab testing is the secret sauce to finding what traditional medicine often misses.

Do Eggs Cause Acne?

Acne Root Causes

Do Eggs Cause Acne? As acne nutritionists, we often get asked about eggs—here’s what you need to know if you’re trying to clear your skin.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones

What to Eat for Hormonal Acne: An Acne Nutritionist’s Top Picks If you’ve been battling breakouts that flare up consistently around your cycle or you’re struggling with painful, deep cystic pimples that seem to linger forever, there’s a strong chance you’re dealing with hormonal acne. This type of acne is incredibly common among the adult […]

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.

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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.

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