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anti-inflammatory recipes and in-depth articles on the root causes of acne.

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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!).

Delicious chicken and mushroom risotto with fresh parsley on a white plate.

Main Meals, Recipes

A hearty bowl of Chicken & Mushroom Risotto hits the comfort food spot. Bonus? The shiitake mushrooms are great for your skin.

White bowl with pumpkin soup topped with fresh parsley and spiced pepitas.

Recipes, Soups + Salads

Filling root vegetables, creamy coconut milk and a medley of warming winter spices make for one delicious bowl of pumpkin soup.

Acne Root Causes, Hormones

The Impacts of the Pill Millions of women take the birth control pill for years – and in some cases decades. Yet very few of them know all the side effects of taking them. I was one of those women. And like many of these women, I was never told the impacts it could have […]

Fresh pineapple salsa in a bowl with limes and parsley in the background.

Recipes, Snacks + Apps

Fresh Pineapple Salsa Fresh salsas are a total game-changer. They add big flavour and really liven up dishes. My fresh pineapple salsa is amazing with chicken, shrimp or pork-based recipes. I love pairing it alongside my pico de gallo and guacamole for taco night! Benefits of Pineapple There are a lot of wonderful benefits and […]

Chocolate bark with dried cranberries, pistachios and sliced almonds.

Baked Goods + Desserts, Recipes

Super simple chocolate bark full of skin-loving antioxidants. Make it your own by swapping out the toppings.

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.

Easy homemade hummus in a white bowl sprinkled with paprika and parsley

Recipes, Sauces + Dips, Snacks + Apps

This healthy homemade hummus is made with chickpeas and tahini. Read this blog to learn more about their benefits for your skin.

Nonna's tomato sauce in a white bowl on marble counter

Recipes, Sauces + Dips

Not only is my Nonna’s tomato sauce delicious, but it’s great for the skin too. Here’s a breakdown of the skin-loving nutrients in tomatoes.

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

Acne isn’t a skin problem. It’s a body signal.

We help you understand what your body’s been asking for, so you can stop guessing and move forward with clarity.

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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