12/12/2025
Elena’s Acne Journey
When I opened Hush LA, in 2019, the stress was unreal.
Then COVID hit.
And I coped the worst way possible… by picking. Constantly.
I would sit appear at conferences and trainings feeling so self-conscious about my skin.
That’s when I decided I wasn’t going to just “cover it up” — I needed to fix the root cause.
Here’s what actually changed my skin 👇
Lifestyle changes (this part matters):
• Stress eating was a HUGE trigger — sweets & chips were my comfort food
• I cleaned up my diet
• I stopped picking (yes, I literally sat on my hands)
• I stopped staring in the mirror so I wouldn’t find something to pick
Skincare (medical-grade only):
I threw out everything from Sephora.
My holy grail became SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
→ It’s a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation, helps heal acne, improves skin barrier function, and prevents post-acne pigmentation. Game changer.
In-office treatments that transformed my skin:
• Morpheus8 – stimulates collagen, improves acne scarring, texture, and skin quality
• IPL (consistent treatments) – targets redness and discoloration left behind from acne
• Microneedling (quarterly) – improves texture, scars, and skin turnover
• Microneedling + VAMP (PDRN) – accelerates healing, boosts regeneration, and improves overall skin health
I kept my routine simple. Consistent. Boring.
And that’s what worked.
Acne isn’t just about products — it’s about habits, inflammation, hormones, and stress.
If you’re struggling, know this: your skin can heal.
DM us and let us help you!
