Founded in San Francisco, Monastery is a botanical skin care line created by renowned esthetician and herbalist Athena Hewett. With more than two decades of experience treating skin, Hewett has become known for her holistic approach—one that prioritizes barrier health, botanical efficacy, and the connection between skin integrity and overall wellbeing. Drawing inspiration from traditional herbal medicine, Monastery is rooted in the belief that skin thrives when treated with fewer, better ingredients and simpler routines. Created in small batches using carefully-sourced ingredients, Monastery combines potent plant actives with meticulous craftsmanship to create formulas that nourish, restore, and support long-term skin balance. Every product combines clinical-level performance with the sensory pleasure of luxurious textures and transportive aromas.