I am a 37 year old woman who started using this kit about 10 months ago, and the results have been fantastic. My skin before using this product was plagued by cystic acne, and I had tried everything over the counter and prescription retin-a, but even that barely kept it nice. Now my skin always feels hydrated, and my breakouts are few and far between. So happy for this product. Forever grateful! Thank you.

I waited a few months to leave a review as not to jinx how amazing my skin has been with these two products. I struggle with dry, dehydrated skin with monthly hormonal acne, and nothing has gotten it under control. I solely used these two products for two weeks, and loved them so much I have incorporated Attar, Rei and XX. My skin has not felt my hydrated and my hormonal acne is very minimal. BUY THEM!

I have used everything under the sun for my hormonal acne, including prescriptions, that I have had since I was a teenager (I'm 36 now). Athena promised me during a facial that if I switched to only using these two products and sunscreen it would clear my face. I resisted for a long time because of the price, but at the beginning of the pandemic I finally gave in and decided to give it a try. I am not exaggerating in saying that my acne was completely cured within a few weeks. I always thought I had extremely oily skin, but it seems I had been overdrying it because my excess oil also went away and now my skin is perfectly balanced. My sun spots are also improved. I never thought I would be able to use natural products on my face without breaking out. I recommend these to all of my friends that also struggle with breakouts or oiliness---they have truly been a game changer for me. I have tried the other Monastery products with great results and no breakouts, but these are my tried and true.

I am 52 and a long time skin care junkie. I was using traditional skin care products along with a retinoid for breakouts on my chin. I believed that more is better and had a complicated regimen. Several months ago I started having patches of eczema appear on my neck and around my eyes along with more chin breakouts. I was so frustrated and wasn't sure what to do as all of my usual products were only making things worse! I stumbled upon Monastery as I searched the internet for possible answers. What Athena wrote about skin care made sense to me so I thought the Acne kit was worth a try. After the first use of the Rose Cleansing Oil, the patches of eczema disappeared and the inflamed acne on my immediately looked better. And the Gold Serum is a miracle cure for any dryness. I have been using only these two products for a month (along with sunscreen) and my skin is transformed! I'm not sure my skin has ever looked this good. It is so soft and all redness and irritation is gone. The acne on my chin has disappeared. I feel like I need to stock up on a lifetime supply because nothing has worked like these two products. I only wish I could come to San Francisco for a facial!

Our story with Monastery began four years ago when I asked Athena if she would see my daughter for a facial. My daughter was 12 years old at the time and began having some breakouts on her face. I was very impressed with Athena's great professionalism and the warming atmosphere in the studio. The Rose Cleansing oil and Gold Serum are wonderful natural products to treat acne, especially for a young teenager. My daughter has been using these products, along with Aloe and XX glycolic gel, daily for four years now and the results are very good! The magic touch of Athena and Marija during facials have improved and cleared her skin. I highly recommend Monastery products and facial treatments. It is one of the best acquaintances I have made!