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Complete Gut Repair & Hormone Health System for Female Acne-Prone Skin
Complete Gut & Hormonal Balance System For Women (52) +2.9M JARS SOLD
ANCESTRAL INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY SKIN

ANCESTRAL INGREDIENTS, HEALTHIER SKIN

Nowhere are wild nutrients richer or tougher than Norwegian Reindeer Liver and Sea Buckthorn, and they work on skin from within. Three targeted formulas took us two years to build. Our 60-day guarantee stands behind them.

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Complete Gut & Hormonal Balance System For Women

Supports healthy hormone balance*

Supports liver function and digestion*

Skin Supported From 3 Directions: Hormones, Gut & Liver

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What Comes In The Kit?

What's happening inside shows up on your skin. Alongside the skincare routine, this system backs the body daily from three directions.

1 x Gut Repair & Liver Support Capsules (90 capsules)

1 x Gut Repair & Liver Support Capsules (90 capsules)

Milk thistle, reindeer liver and minerals to support liver function and digestion.*

1 x Hormonal Support Drops (30 ml)

1 x Hormonal Support Drops (30 ml)

Plant extracts to support healthy hormone balance.*

1 x Wild Nordic Cod Liver Oil (150 ml)

1 x Wild Nordic Cod Liver Oil (150 ml)

Omega-3s and vitamins A and D to support healthy skin.*

A kit covers 30 days. Pick Female or Male: capsules and drops differ between them, the cod liver oil does not.

Who should use it?

For grown-ups looking to work on skin from within:

Men and women past 18 whose skin shifts with cycle, stress, diet or hormones.

Not for pregnant or nursing women. Contains fish (cod) and animal-based ingredients. Look at actual customer results →

Ingredients We Use

Foods from ancestral diets, plant extracts, minerals. The formulas are built around what women and what men each need.

Step 1: Gut Repair & Liver Support Capsules

MILK THISTLEREINDEER LIVERZINC

Milk Thistle supports healthy liver function.* Reindeer Liver is a nutrient-dense organ food, a traditional source of vitamins and minerals. Zinc supports healthy skin and immune function.* Turmeric supports a healthy inflammatory response,* and Dandelion Root supports digestion.*

  • Female adds: Calcium D-Glucarate and DIM to support healthy estrogen metabolism.* L-Theanine for a sense of calm.*

Full list (Female): Calcium (from Calcium D-Glucarate 500 mg) 60 mg, Magnesium 65 mg, Zinc 25 mg, Selenium 100 mcg, Copper 2 mg, Milk Thistle Extract 250 mg, Reindeer Liver Powder 300 mg, Turmeric Root Extract 250 mg, Dandelion Root Extract 200 mg, L-Theanine 100 mg, DIM 75 mg, BioPerine® 5 mg. Other ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate.

Step 2: Hormonal Support Drops

SPEARMINTREISHINETTLE ROOT

Female: Spearmint has traditionally been used to support hormone balance in women.* Reishi supports your body's response to stress.*

Include Sea Buckthorn, Black Seed Oil, Vitamin D3 and K2. Sweetened with monk fruit.

Step 3: Wild Nordic Cod Liver Oil

OMEGA-3VITAMIN A

598 mg of DHA and EPA per teaspoon to support healthy skin and a balanced inflammatory response.* Naturally rich in Vitamin A, which supports skin health,* and Vitamin D. Natural lemon flavor.

Full list: Cod Liver Oil 4.6 g (DHA 322 mg, EPA 276 mg), Vitamin A 1380 mcg RAE, Vitamin D 11.5 mcg, Vitamin E 0.48 mg. Other ingredients: Natural Lemon Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols.

The Way To Use It

Three steps, placed through the day.

Morning, before breakfast

2 capsules, nothing in the stomach.

With your first meal

Fill a dropper to 1 ml and stir the drops through a glass of water.

After your last meal

Cod liver oil, 1 teaspoon (5 ml).

Do not drop the skincare routine. This part works from within.

What should I expect to see?

Supplements are slow, so consistency matters. Run all three steps daily and let the body settle into them. Outcomes differ person to person. Look at actual customer results →

Clearer skin in 60 days or money back

Why 60 days? The body will not rush. Run the system daily right through the 60 days. Not satisfied? The money goes back to you.

These are the guarantee terms you must follow to be eligible for the satisfaction guarantee. The guarantee only applies to rituals, and to subscription orders. Max 1 per customer or order, we refund a maximum of 1x ritual per order or customer. Follow usage instructions, meaning you have used the products as instructed.

How to claim: start by filling in the form. A reply comes back roughly 2 weeks after you send it.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
If you have any medical condition, allergy, are taking medication, pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplement. Keep out of reach of children.

NO WATER, FILLERS OR BS

NO WATER, NO FILLER, NO NONSENSE

ONLY COLD-PRESSED OILS

ONLY COLD-PRESSED OILS

NO HEATING OF OILS

OILS NEVER HEATED

NO PARABENS/ PARAFFINE

NO PARABENS/ PARAFFINE

100% NATURAL/ NO CHEMICALS

100% NATURAL/ NO CHEMICALS

NON GMO

NON GMO

NO PESTICIDES/ HERBICIDES

NO PESTICIDES/ HERBICIDES

NO HORMONE DISRUPTORS

NO HORMONE DISRUPTORS

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- dr. Laurel Ash, naturopath

- dr. Laurel Ash, naturopath

"Working in this field, I value Norse Organics and I recommend these formulas without hesitation for any patient who are dealing with acne.”

- dr. Laurel Ash, naturopath

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Complete Gut Repair & Hormone Health System for Female Acne-Prone Skin

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Trusted Worldwide by 763,099+ People

Magazines and universities worldwide have recommended it

Ingredients come first

There is one purpose behind every ingredient in the jar: settle how breakouts look, quickly, and hold skin balanced over the long run. Each goes in at its most bioavailable, nutrient-dense form, where other brands reach for the cheapest version at doses too small to matter.

NO water, fillers or bs

NO water, no filler, no nonsense

Only cold-pressed oils

Only cold-pressed oils

NO HEATING OF OILS

OILS NEVER HEATED

no parabens/ paraffine

no parabens/ paraffine

100% natural/ No chemicals

100% natural/ No chemicals

NON<br>GMO

NON
GMO

NO PESTICIDES/ HERBICIDES

NO PESTICIDES/ HERBICIDES

NO HORMONE DISRUPTORS

NO HORMONE DISRUPTORS

Ultimate Gut & Liver Support (Female) - +
Reindeer Liver

Reindeer Liver

Nature's strongest multivitamin. Copper, iron, B12 and bioavailable Vitamin A, all for normal skin maintenance.
Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

Traditionally used to support normal liver function.
Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root

Traditionally used to support healthy bile flow.
Curcumin

Curcumin

29x more absorbable. Supports a healthy gut lining.
CALCIUM

CALCIUM

Supports the liver's normal processing of hormones
Zinc Picolinate

Zinc Picolinate

Essential mineral for normal skin and immune function.
Magnesium

Magnesium

Calms stress response, supports 300+ enzymatic reactions.
SELENIUM

SELENIUM

The master antioxidant, aimed at shielding skin against oxidative damage and environmental toxins
Copper

Copper

Contributes to normal collagen formation, and activates key antioxidant enzymes to protect skin cells.
L-Theanine

L-Theanine

Supports a healthy stress response, which skin benefits from
DIM

DIM

Supports normal estrogen metabolism
Calcium D-Glucarate

Calcium D-Glucarate

Supports the liver's normal processing of estrogen
Ultimate Hormonal Support (Female) - +
Spearmint Leaf Extract

Spearmint Leaf Extract

Researched for what it does to androgen levels in women
Reishi Extract

Reishi Extract

The "mushroom of immortality", supports a healthy stress response
Nettle Root

Nettle Root

Traditionally used to support the body's natural balance.
sea buckthorn

sea buckthorn

With 190 bioactive compounds inside, it feeds skin at depth and backs up repair, moisture and a natural glow.
Black Seed Oil

Black Seed Oil

A traditional-medicine staple for generations, high in thymoquinone
Vitamin D3 + K2

Vitamin D3 + K2

The vitamin duo that supports normal skin and hormone function
Inflammation Control - +
Cod Liver Oil

Cod Liver Oil

Rich in EPA/DHA Omega-3s that support a healthy inflammatory response.
Vitamin A (from Cod Liver)

Vitamin A (from Cod Liver)

Contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Vitamin D (from Cod Liver)

Vitamin D (from Cod Liver)

Supports immune balance and hormone production, not synthetic D3
Vitamin E

Vitamin E

A strong antioxidant that doubles as a natural preservative, holding the oil pure and potent with no synthetic additives.

“Pills, Derms & Prescription Creams That Cost a Fortune All Failed Me — and Then the Stubborn Acne Went”

Your First Three Months, What Happens

CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SKIN COMES BACK AT LAST, ONCE YOUR BODY GETS WHAT IT NEEDS TO RUN ITS OWN CHEMISTRY

1 WEEK

Reindeer Organs, Zinc and Vitamin D have already gone to work on what you were short of, and the shift is large enough to feel.

Gut Calming Down

Milk Thistle and Reindeer Liver support a healthy gut lining.

Skin Feels Calmer

A change in how calm your skin feels begins to register.

Nutrients Flooding In

Absorption of the nutrients your skin needs gets going.

1 WEEK

1 MONTH

Inflammation comes down with Cod Liver Oil, while Reindeer Organs hand your body the nutrients it uses to build its own hormones. That is the ideal ground for skin to recover on.

Skin Regeneration Activated

Regeneration has already picked up pace, and recovery is getting quicker.

New Breakouts Slowing Down

With hormones settling into balance, breakouts turn milder and come around less often.

Skin Feels Different

Lighter and smoother is how it will feel, and you will love that.

1 MONTH

3 MONTHS

Nobody will know you. Having fought acne, the change showing in your skin now is enough that people won’t place you!

The Reports That Come In At This Stage

At this point most people write in to say their skin has settled.

Natural Vitality & Glow

Skin health has gone up steeply and it shows. The new normal is a natural, youthful glow.

The Change Gets Noticed

Mirrors are no longer avoided and plans no longer cancelled. People want to know what changed. Your skin has stopped being the first thought of the day.

3 MONTHS

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Our returns are simple: if it is not for you, send it back

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Our returns are simple: if it is not for you, send it back

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Our returns are simple: if it is not for you, send it back

Our returns are simple: if it is not for you, send it back

Our returns are simple: if it is not for you, send it back

Three Angles From Which Norse Organics Backs Skin

1. Wild Reindeer Organs

Reindeer Organs are what Nordic bodies were fuelled by for centuries.

Organs adapted to cold mean stronger peptides. They are pushed into making compounds found nowhere else such as cryoprotective peptides and cold-shock protein.

CARNITINE at a very high level. It carries fatty acids into the mitochondria to support cellular energy.

Range above the arctic circle, well clear of civilization, and are free of heavy metals, micro-plastics and toxins.

Reindeer infographic
LONG -40° WINTERS
ReinDeer have to get through extreme cold for months with nothing to eat
EAT ARCTIC PLANTS
ReinDeer reach superfood nutrition a long way from pollution
MONTHS WITHOUT SUN
Winter in the Arctics brings no sun at all. Picture what it takes to last months in the dark
NUTRITIONAL BOMBS
ReinDeer load their organs with nutrition just to endure the extreme cold
ANCIENT TRADITION
To Vikings, ReinDeer organs were far more than “meat”
Jules E. (40) Verified Buyer

Years went by with me feeling deeply insecure about my skin, telling myself it was just an 'awkward phase.' Some frightening prescriptions nearly happened, but I am so pleased I came across Norse Organics instead. It literally rescued both my skin and how I feel about myself. No more hiding, and I am finally the best version of me!

2. Herbs Of Serious Potency For Hormone Health

Top 5 herbs for hormonal balance in generous doses, paired with Vitamin D3 + K2.

Used for 1,000s of years by Vikings whose skin was famously glowing.

Thousands of PubMed studies back up what Vikings had worked out long before. For clear skin this is a foundation stone.

In the most BIO-AVAILABLE and
ULTRA-POTENT form: 10-200x Extracted as a tincture with Black Seed Oil, so absorption is at its best.

“Nothing has EVER worked this well for me before”

Johanne D. (38) Verified Buyer

Years of painful breakouts and derm appointments without end, and at last I have my holy grail. Nothing comes near it, not even 'skin-clearing' yoga. Clear skin, inflammation gone, and at long last I feel like me again!

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3. Cod Liver Oil from Wild Norwegian Cod

Supports a healthy inflammatory response body-wide.

Vikings prized it across thousands of years. It lives in arctic water and survives the freezing.

One of the best-studied ways to support a healthy inflammatory response.

Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA & EPA), bio available and hyper-potent

Reindeer infographic
near-freezing waters
Survival means cell membranes that stay flexible when it gets that cold. The upshot is sky high omega-3s (EPA & DHA)
EAT PLANKTON
Low on the food chain and no hunter, the Arctic cod accumulates less heavy metal as a result
SWIM CONSTANTLY
Rest is not something they do, so their mitochondria stay highly active. And they swim through months of arctic darkness
store nutrients in the liver
Salmon carries fat; cod does not, which leaves it very lean. The fat soluble nutrients therefore collect in the liver instead
ancient tradition
Vikings prized Cod Liver as a food and ate it to keep their strength
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Nothing Else In The Viking Tradition Works Like This

NORSE ORGANICS BACKS SKIN IN 3 DISTINCT WAYS:

99% of what is out there fails for this reason, which is why results keep not arriving and the money keeps going.

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1. Reinforces the Gut/Liver Waste Clearance System.

A weak gut lining or a sluggish liver means hormones and toxins do not clear properly, and more of that waste surfaces on your skin.

Your liver gets backing from Milk Thistle, while Reindeer Liver supplies the raw material a healthy gut lining needs. Get gut lining and liver in balance and the "trash" stops coming through your pores.

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2. The Ultimate Inside-Out Support System.

For acne, Norse Organics has been the natural solution that works best. Thousands have reached clear skin on our Arctic botanical formulas. Topicals were only half of it though, so two years went into building three targeted systems, one per root cause. For the first time you can back acne-prone skin from within AND from outside, all of it with Norse Organics.

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3. What Turns Up In The First Few Weeks

High androgens, DHT among them, push oil production up and dead skin cells get trapped in the pores. Until the hormonal signaling is corrected internally, washing your face will not stop pores clogging, however often you do it.

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NORSE SUPPLEMENTS: YOUR QUESTIONS

WHEN DO RESULTS SHOW?

Less bloating and calmer skin redness turn up for most people inside the first 24-48 hours. Skin concerns of longer standing need patience. The biggest change tends to land for most people around the 30 to 45-day mark.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Anyone who has the sense of having "tried everything" (antibiotics, creams, 10-step routines) and still breaks out. More precisely, it is for people with skin that breaks out, hormones that swing, and digestive discomfort. Does stress or something you ate make it worse? Then yes.

ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Mild changes show up for some over the first week while the body adapts. It normally settles in a few days. Anything that persists, or any feeling of being unwell, means stopping and talking to your doctor.

IS CYCLING NECESSARY?

No. Whole-food nutrition is what Norse is. Modern toxins hit your gut and skin every single day, so the defence has to be daily too. Take it as long as you like to hold your results.

ANY EFFECT ON BLOATING & PUFFINESS?

Yes. Customers report it as the #1 bonus benefit. Omega-7 supports a healthy gut lining.

DOES IT CLASH WITH MY MEDICATIONS (ACCUTANE/ANTIBIOTICS)?

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before combining any supplement with prescription medication.

IS THERE A GUARANTEE?

100% Yes. We offer a 60-Day Money Back Guarantee. You can use the entire bottle. If you look in the mirror and don't see a transformation, we refund you.

DOES IT CONTAIN WHEAT, SOY OR NUTS?

Zero. We are strictly Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Nut-Free, and Dairy-Free. These are well-known acne triggers, so our facility is kept 100% free of them.

WHAT SETS THIS APART FROM "ZINC" OR "VITAMIN E" PILLS?

Vitamins off the shelf are mostly synthetic isolates (lab-made). Your body does not recognise them, so out they go in your urine. Norse uses Whole-Food Wild Extracts. The plant's DNA is something your body knows, and absorption happens straight away.

AND IF MY ACNE ISN'T "CYSTIC"?

It still works. "Annoying" whiteheads, oily skin or redness on their own usually track with what is happening inside you. By bringing your baseline inflammation down, the ritual leaves skin looking firmer, brighter and more robustly healthy, no matter how severe the acne was at the start.

WHAT NUTRIENTS BACK THE SKIN?

Several nutrients support normal skin function.

  • Zinc regulates sebum production from the sebaceous glands and slows healing when low
  • Vitamin D deficiency shows up across a large proportion of acne sufferers, weakening the immune response that holds breakouts back
  • Vitamin A supports healthy skin cell turnover; without enough, pores congest faster
  • Magnesium supports a normal stress response; low levels are associated with more reactive skin

Few things work better against hormonal acne from within than correcting these deficiencies.

WHICH SUPPLEMENTS HELP WITH HORMONAL ACNE?

Supplements that actually move hormonal acne go at 3 fronts at once: hormone health, normal liver function and inflammation. The Complete Gut & Hormonal Balance System for Women takes on all 3 at the same time, whatever you are facing mild recurring breakouts or persistent hormonal acne that topical routines have failed to shift.

  • Ultimate Gut & Liver Support: Milk Thistle, DIM, Zinc Picolinate, and Reindeer Liver Powder to support hormone metabolism and normal liver function
  • Ultimate Hormonal Support: Spearmint extract, Reishi, and Nettle Root, all studied for their effect on androgen activity
  • Ultimate Omega Support: Wild Norwegian Cod Liver Oil with EPA/DHA omega-3s to lower systemic inflammation that keeps breakouts active

Somewhere between 60 and 90 days is when most people notice. Once a cycle is done, the usual choice is holding the dose or dropping to maintenance, whichever the skin asks for.

WHAT CAN WOMEN DO FOR CLEARER SKIN?

In women, hormonal acne runs on androgens climbing ahead of the menstrual cycle, which lifts sebum production and blocks pores. Only going at the root cause internally breaks the repeat.

  • Spearmint and nettle root, studied for their effect on androgen levels
  • Support normal estrogen metabolism with DIM and dandelion root
  • Lower inflammation with omega-3 healthy fats
  • Pair with a consistent natural acne treatment for an inside-and-outside approach

The Complete System for Acne-Prone Skin is the topical half of this system, giving you inside and outside at once. Men with the same hormonal imbalances have their own option in the male hormonal acne system .

HOW DO YOU PUT GUT HEALTH RIGHT FOR ACNE?

Once the gut lining is damaged, hormones and toxins go back round unprocessed, and the skin becomes their exit. Steady hormonal skin support from outside alone is then close to impossible. The Ultimate Gut & Liver Support targets this directly with Reindeer Liver Powder to support the gut lining, Milk Thistle to support normal liver function, and Curcumin to support a healthy gut. Most people notice less bloating and calmer skin within the first 1 to 2 weeks.

WHICH FOODS MOVE HORMONE BALANCE AND ACNE?

A few foods push hormone levels and sebum production up straight away, which worsens acne already there and makes it harder to shift. Drop them consistently and the difference to healthy, clearer skin builds over time.

  • Dairy: Holds IGF-1 plus androgen precursors, which drive sebum production up
  • High-glycaemic foods: Insulin jumps on rice, on white bread, on a sugary drink, and androgens go up with it
  • Whey protein: Pushes IGF-1 levels up, with a direct link to extra sebum and blocked pores
  • Processed foods: Drive inflammation through the body, which worsens acne
  • Alcohol: Throws hormone metabolism and liver function off

Dry skin can come as a side effect of certain acne treatments, and dryness means more oil, which drives breakouts harder. On the other side: cruciferous veggies, whole grains, probiotic rich foods and anything high in vitamin C all back skin health and hormone health from within. The American Academy of Dermatology treats dietary change as a legitimate piece of managing acne.

WHAT MAKES SKIN LOOK CLEARER, NATURALLY?

Acne rarely has one cause, which is why no one ingredient clears it. What works is hormonal imbalance, gut inflammation and skin bacteria handled simultaneously. Omega-3s bring inflammation down; milk thistle and dandelion root are liver-supporting herbs traditionally used for normal liver function; spearmint has been studied for what it does to androgen levels. Set internal support beside a consistent natural acne treatment so breakouts do not come back between hormonal cycles.

DOES HORMONAL ACNE EVER LEAVE?

Yes, though not on its own while the root cause keeps running. Once things improve internally, the usual reports are:

  • Week 1: Bloating down, skin calmer to the touch, fewer breakouts appearing
  • Month 1: Breakouts arrive milder and sebum production visibly drops
  • Month 3: The hormonal cycle stops setting off the same flare ups

With active breakouts gone, what follows is fading post-acne marks and supporting collagen production.

WHERE DO YOU SHIP, AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Norse Organics ships worldwide from 4 warehouse locations in the USA, EU, UK, and Australia. Delivery typically takes 2 to 5 days in the US, 1 to 5 days across the EU, and 2 to 4 days in Australia. Free shipping is available above a certain order threshold shown at the top of the site.

IS IT SAFE ALONGSIDE MEDICATION?

The system is 100% natural, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, and third-party tested. Most people use it without any issues.

If you are on hormonal contraceptives, thyroid medication, blood thinners, or immunosuppressants, check in with your healthcare provider before starting, as some botanical ingredients can interact with how certain medications are processed by the liver.

As with any new supplement routine, it is always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider first, especially if you are managing an existing health condition.

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"No help from us means no money from you!"

"No help from us means no money from you!"

60 days of daily use and no improvement in your skin? Then we don't want your money. We are confident the solution works extremely well. We are equally aware it won't work for every single person out there.

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