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What My 3-Week Fast Taught Me About My Body, My Skin, and My Habit
What My 3-Week Fast Taught Me About My Body, My Skin, and My Habit
Your body speaks — most of us just don’t slow down long enough to hear it. Over the past three weeks, I went through a fasting and clean-eating journey that... Read more...
Faith, Family & Entrepreneurship: The Heart Behind Diary of Queen Esther
Faith, Family & Entrepreneurship: The Heart Behind Diary of Queen Esther
There are certain moments in life when God whispers a direction so clearly that it shifts the entire course of your journey. Diary of Queen Esther was one of those... Read more...
When Love Walks Through the Door: A Visit That Left Me Grateful
When Love Walks Through the Door: A Visit That Left Me Grateful
A few weeks ago, something unexpected and deeply touching happened at my DOQE handmade skincare boutique — the kind of moment that reminded me why I do what I do.... Read more...
Loving the Skin You’re In: A Natural Approach to Skincare
Loving the Skin You’re In: A Natural Approach to Skincare
Discover natural skincare with DOQE. Handcrafted soaps, butters, and oils that nourish, protect, and help you love the skin you’re in — naturally. Read more...
Everyday Luxe: Denim Spliced Comfort
Everyday Luxe: Denim Spliced Comfort
Everyday Luxe: Denim Spliced Comfort Some days call for effortless comfort, but with a twist that still makes a statement. This denim splicing sweatshirt brings just that—a balance of cozy... Read more...
Everyday Luxe: The Sweater That Redefines Cozy
Everyday Luxe: The Sweater That Redefines Cozy
Everyday Luxe: The Sweater That Redefines Cozy Some pieces are more than clothes—they’re confidence stitched together. This cinnamon-brown sweater is one of them. With its chunky braided knit, fringed edges,... Read more...
Pure Luxury in a Jar: Whipped Vanilla Bean & Cacao Body Butter
Pure Luxury in a Jar: Whipped Vanilla Bean & Cacao Body Butter
This butter is unlike anything else in my collection. It’s made with Ugandan vanilla bean pods, whipped right into the formula, so when you open the jar, you’re greeted with... Read more...
Everyday Luxe Style: Bold in Orange
Everyday Luxe Style: Bold in Orange
There are some pieces you slip on, look in the mirror, and immediately feel a shift in your energy. Read more...
Living Cozy, Living Beautifully: Diary of Queen Esther’s First Lifestyle Entry
Living Cozy, Living Beautifully: Diary of Queen Esther’s First Lifestyle Entry
In our very first Diary of Queen Esther lifestyle blog, I’m sharing the Cream Cozy Sweater—a timeless piece that blends comfort, style, and intention. This post marks the beginning of... Read more...
Self-Care Starts with Skincare
Self-Care Starts with Skincare
handcrafted herbal soaps, natural soap, activated charcoal soap, turmeric soap, shea butter soap, oatmeal soap, frankincense and myrrh soap, hyssop soap, sensitive skin soap, eczema-friendly soap, natural skincare, handcrafted soap... Read more...
"Pro Tip: Lock in Moisture the Natural Way"
"Pro Tip: Lock in Moisture the Natural Way"
Pro Tip: Lock in Moisture the Natural Way Have you ever applied your favorite oil or moisturizer—only for your skin to feel dry again just hours later? There’s a simple... Read more...
Active Teens? Here’s a Clean Routine for Post-Practice Skin
Active Teens? Here’s a Clean Routine for Post-Practice Skin
If your teen plays sports, you know the routine: sweat, dirt, and hours spent in locker rooms, on fields, or in the gym. While exercise is great for the body,... Read more...
Sensitive Skin? Here Are the Best Natural Soaps for Eczema-Prone & Dry Skin
Sensitive Skin? Here Are the Best Natural Soaps for Eczema-Prone & Dry Skin
If you’ve ever felt like your skin reacts to everything, you’re not alone. Many people with eczema-prone or highly sensitive skin feel like they’ve tried it all—only to keep ending up... Read more...
Faith + Skincare: How Diary of Queen Esther Was Born from Purpose
Faith + Skincare: How Diary of Queen Esther Was Born from Purpose
A Christian entrepreneur shares how her natural skincare brand began with prayers and a purpose to create a safe, handcrafted skincare for families.   Read more...
batana hair oil butter
Discover the Best Batana Hair Butter for Dry Hair, Beards & Skin
If you’re looking for a natural product that hydrates your curls, softens beards, and heals dry, flaky skin—meet your new favorite: DOQE’s Batana Hair Butter. ⸻ What Is Batana Oil? Batana... Read more...
A Natural Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin (That Doesn’t Stress You Out)
A Natural Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin (That Doesn’t Stress You Out)
If your skin has ever flipped out on you for no reason—one day it’s calm, the next day it’s red, dry, or just doing the most—you’re definitely not alone. One... Read more...
Top 3 Skincare Concerns We Help Support—Naturally
Top 3 Skincare Concerns We Help Support—Naturally
Top 3 Skincare Concerns We Help Support—Naturally At Diary of Queen Esther, we meet many customers who are simply looking for skincare that makes sense—for their body, their values, and their... Read more...
Best Handmade Skincare Products for Dry Skin (That Actually Work)
Best Handmade Skincare Products for Dry Skin (That Actually Work)
If you’ve been struggling with dry, flaky, or eczema-prone skin, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not without hope. At DOQE, we know firsthand how frustrating it can be to search... Read more...
whipped cacao body butter
Why Less is More: The Beauty of Our Cacao Glow Set
In a world full of overcomplicated beauty routines and ingredient lists you can barely pronounce, there’s something refreshing — even healing — about keeping things simple. At DOQE, we believe... Read more...
Let's Talk Hyperpigmentation
Let's Talk Hyperpigmentation
What is hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition where certain areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding skin due to an excess production of melanin. This can... Read more...
NATURAL ORANGE PEEL SOAP
6 Benefits Of Orange Peel Soap
The Skin-Loving Benefits of Orange Peel Soap When it comes to natural skincare, orange peel is a powerhouse ingredient that offers a variety of benefits for the skin. Packed with... Read more...
In Time Of Chaos, Where Is God Calling You To?
In Time Of Chaos, Where Is God Calling You To?
What if the thing God is calling you to do is the thing that makes you the most uncomfortable?  Let’s think about it.  When Mosses was called to go before... Read more...
God Is Faithful
God Is Faithful
Despite all that’s going on.  Our Heavenly Father still sits on the HIGHEST THRONE.  I encourage you to take time to reflect on God's faithfulness.  While I believe God is... Read more...
Becoming Intimate With The Holy Spirit
Becoming Intimate With The Holy Spirit
We have to create the time for the Holy Spirit to impregnate us with dreams, visions, witty ideas, purpose and a plan to bring them to life.Once we have become... Read more...
Did You Answer The Call?
Did You Answer The Call?
The more I understand God called me for such... a time as this, the more my life makes sense.  How many times has someone called you and you didn't answer because you didn't... Read more...
Stay Within Reach Of You're Inspiration.
Stay Within Reach Of You're Inspiration.
So, the last few weeks, I literally felt completely out of sorts.  Do you ever feel bombarded with like 50 different emotions all at once? So, it's not like you can place your... Read more...