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, all that physical activity can leave the skin in need of some extra care—especially the face. At Diary of Queen Esther, we believe that even young skin deserves a little attention and intention. That’s why we’ve put together a simple, effective skin care routine using our handcrafted soap bars—perfect for teens who want to feel clean and refreshed after practice. Step 1: Wash with a Deep-Cleansing Bar After any workout or game, the first step is always cleansing. We recommend starting with one of our Activated Charcoal-based soaps: Activated Charcoal...
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 with redness, dryness, or irritation. At Diary of Queen Esther, we take a natural, simple approach to skincare. Our handcrafted soaps are made without harsh sulfates, artificial dyes, or synthetic fillers. Instead, we craft our formulas using gentle, plant-based ingredients selected with sensitive skin in mind. So, if you’re asking, “Which soaps are best for sensitive or eczema-prone skin?” — here are five bars we often recommend: ⸻ 1. Shea Butter Baby Soap This bar is our #1 go-to for super sensitive skin. • Crafted with a high content of shea butter and castor...
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 oil is often referred to as “liquid gold” in natural beauty circles. Sourced from the American palm tree, it’s known to: • Restore damaged hair • Support hair growth • Moisturize dry, textured hair • Soften beards • Soothe dry or eczema-prone skin At DOQE, we’ve elevated this powerful oil by blending it with mango seed butter, babassu oil, raw shea butter, palm kernel oil, and grapeseed oil—then whipping it into a rich, luxurious butter. ⸻ What Makes Our Batana Hair Butter Different? Hand-whipped in small batches Unscented & fragrance-free Free of synthetics...
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 of the biggest reasons I started DOQE was because I was tired of putting things on my skin (and my kids’ skin) that left us worse off. I wanted clean, natural skincare that actually supported our skin—without all the drama. So today, I want to walk you through a realistic natural skincare routine for sensitive skin. No 12-step program. No overthinking. Just a simple routine your skin will love. 1. Cleanse Gently, Always Cleansing is where it all begins—but if your face feels tight, itchy, or dry after washing, it’s...
