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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.

Mediterranean chicken skewers drizzled with pesto aioli on a white plate.

Main Meals, Recipes

Flavourful chicken skewers with vibrant veggies then drizzled with a dairy-free pesto aioli. It makes for a perfect skin-loving recipe.

Mental & Emotional Health, Podcast

When you’re working to clear up acne, the state of your mind is 110% just as important as the food you’re eating & supplements you’re taking.

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.

Honey dijon salmon on a bed of fresh parsley sprinkled with herbs.

Main Meals, Recipes

Honey Dijon Air Fryer Salmon I made this Honey Dijon Air Fryer Salmon a few months ago for dinner and it got inhaled at dinner time. Both our 6-year-old and 18-month-old crushed it and my husband raved about how good it was. So, clearly, it had to make it on the blog. What makes this […]

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.

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

Recipes, Smoothies + Drinks

A bright and cheerful Sunshine Smoothie with pineapple, coconut, ginger & turmeric that helps reduce inflammation in the body (and skin!).

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.

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.

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.

Before & Afters