In fact, the proliferation of astringent products which tried (and mostly failed) to combat acne left her patients’ skin irritated, red, and dry. Of course, how does a local brand that taps into pure skincare have such a loyal and cult following? Easy, her ingredients. Picture: sages from the archipelagos of Greece, roses from Ayurvedic India, citri from the blooms of Japan — these products evoke the suns they were grown under.

Doesn’t this sound like a dream? Well, luckily for us, Athena will be giving this information out for FREE. No need to book any sort of consultation. One of Monastery’s stockist, Le Pointe, will be hosting the little meet-up with the founder and a panel-like discussion will proceed within the evening. Best part, everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle for $500 worth of Monastery Made product. BANANAS. 

// Thursday, September 20 from 6—8pm, 301 Valencia St, Mission; monasterymade.com, shoplepoint.com.

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