To round off this month’s wellness campaign, we spoke to fashion & lifestyle influencer, Tijan Serena Mazour (@tijanserena) about her relaxing skincare routine, her favourite feel-good podcasts and the healthy lifestyle changes she’s made this January.

Hi, Tijan! Let’s start with how you relieve stress after a busy day/week. Do you have any tips?
I do Yoga Nidra as frequently as time allows (I find any YouTube video). It really helps me rebalance. Journalling has also really helped.

Please tell us your “perfect night in”
My youngest baby has recently started sleeping through the night in her own room so I have freedom to use my bathroom and bedroom more in the evenings which is super exciting. A perfect evening would start with a bath and then some delicious food whilst watching something great (ideally a rom com I haven’t seen before!) with my husband. I actually like to be asleep by 9pm which is ridiculously early but I’m never sure how my night with the kids’ will pan out so I err on the side of caution! Some evenings I prefer to read instead of TV – I aim for a book a week – currently I’m reading and loving Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. 

So would you say you prefer a relaxing bath over a hot shower?
Definitely – I love baths but I don’t often have the time so often shower for ease!

And what’s your favourite way to wind down on a weekend?
If I have no evening plans I actually do my skincare routine super early (late afternoon) and then can get my kids’ in bed with a fresh face so that the second they’re asleep I can wind down with some TV with my husband and a nice candle.

We love candles, too! What’s your favourite candle scent at the moment?
The Tom Dixon Eclectic Root Candle – it smells like a spa and the actual candle is such a stunning object. 

And what about your skincare routine? Could you guide us through it?
I always double cleanse (I love my Sarah Chapman cleanser and I’m also obsessed with Liz Earle & ESPA!) then tone, find a potion of serums depending on my skin’s needs and then I like to mix a face oil and moisturiser together with quick facial massage using a roller. I do this every evening!

Are there any healthy lifestyle changes you’ve made this January? Dry Jan, Vegan-uary etc?
I’m teetotal all year round! But in January this month I’ve started journalling daily. I’ve also said no to work events so I can get back on top of admin/work projects and the kids’ schedule (getting back to school and homework etc). I love a steady routine! 

And there any feel-good podcasts, books or movies you could recommend to our readers?
I love listening to Tinx – I try to walk 10k steps a day on my school runs and love listening to her. My favourite books of 2023 were The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue and Good Material by Dolly Alderton. 

Lastly – Is there anything on BrandAlley that you currently have your eye on?
This Helmut Lang trench is on my wishlist for (hopefully near) more mild Spring days!

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