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Monastery is an American botanical skincare brand that formulates oil-based cleansers, moisturizers, and exfoliants by hand at its California headquarters. The brand positions itself around supporting the skin's natural healing systems, using plant-based ingredients without fillers, preservatives, or synthetic additives.
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About Monastery
Product type
Botanical skincare (cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliants, body, kits)
Country
United States
Headquarters
California
Production
Handmade in-house, California
Price range
From $1 (Discovery Kit) to $159 (Gold Restorative Face Oil)
Subscribe discount
10% off with subscription
Spa
Physical spa available in California
Segment
Premium
Monastery operates in the premium skincare segment, targeting consumers who prioritize ingredient integrity and natural formulations over mass-market convenience. The brand was founded by Athena Hewett, a master esthetician with 20 years of experience, who developed the line after observing that conventional skincare products were often aggravating the conditions her clients sought to treat. Every product is handmade in-house at the California headquarters, and the sourcing of plant oils and distillations is described as a process that can take months or even years. Monastery also operates a physical spa in California, where clients can book treatments with estheticians.
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Monastery in the news
Recent updates and background about Monastery, summarised in our own words.
Injured hiker rescued near Catholic monastery in Nelson County
Deputies from Nelson County assisted in the rescue of a person who was injured and lost on trails near a local Catholic monastery. Emergency responders were able to locate and help the individual.
America250 event planned at monastery on July 11
A celebration marking the America250 anniversary is scheduled to take place at a monastery in Idaho County on July 11. The event is part of broader commemorations of the occasion.
Lebanese Christians honor the memory of Brother Estephan
Lebanese Christians have been commemorating Brother Estephan, known as the mountain monk. He is remembered as a significant religious figure within the Lebanese Christian community.
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What others ask about Monastery
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Is Monastery a trustworthy webshop?
Monastery is a 100% independently owned beauty company founded by master esthetician Athena Hewett. All products are handmade in-house at their California headquarters, and the brand has been featured in multiple press outlets. The company also operates a physical spa in California, which adds to its verifiable presence.
Where are Monastery products made?
All Monastery products are handmade by the team at the company's California headquarters. Making everything in-house is central to the brand's approach to quality and ingredient integrity.
Can I try Monastery products before committing to a full purchase?
Monastery offers a $1 Discovery Kit, which allows new customers to try the products at a very low entry price before purchasing full-size items.
What ingredients does Monastery avoid?
Monastery products contain no alcohol, parabens, sulfates, petroleum products, coconut oil, chemical preservatives, shea butter, squalene, salicylic acid, tea tree oil, cinnamon oil, or fillers of any kind.
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