San Francisco-based botanical skincare brand known for its waterless, oil-based formulations and craft-focused approach.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 2011 in San Francisco by master esthetician Athena Hewett, Monastery is a botanical skincare brand rooted in the healing traditions of her Greek heritage. Hewett, who spent childhood summers learning about hand-pressed oils from her grandmother, developed the line after experiencing severe acne that conventional products failed to resolve. The brand focuses on waterless, oil-based formulations designed to support the skin’s natural microbiome and healing processes without the use of salts, alcohol, or fillers.