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After a summer of "forgetfulness" when it comes to skin care, facemasks are here to save the day and ensure beautiful skin for the school year.

During the summer months we tend to slack and get lazy when it comes to skincare. Since it's so nice out and there is a lot more exposure to the sun, we forget about using our moisturizers, exfoliators and cleansers. Our main focus is sunscreen and enjoying the beautiful weather which is great but if you don't get back into your skincare routine before the summer is over, it will be a rude awakening when the school year starts.

When the weather starts to change, so will your skin so it's best to be prepared. A great and easy way to get back into your skincare routine is by doing facemasks. They are highly effective, relaxing and will get your skin in tip-top shape for the school year.

Vichy recently launched three new facemasks that are perfect for every skin type and skin concern. If you feel like the sun has started to dry out your complexion, their Quenching Mineral Mask is perfect for you. It is a beautiful, lightweight gel texture that is enriched with vitamin B3 that will act as a hydration booster to your skin. Do this mask two to three times a week and your skin will be refreshed and less dry.

If your complexion has started to look dull and uneven in tone, it could be due to a build up of dead skin cells. The Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask contains volcanic rock and AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) fruit acids that will help rid of impurities on the skin. Use this mask two times a week and you will notice a much smoother texture on the skin as well as that beautiful glow.

If you have an oily skin type, you will probably have noticed that certain sunscreens just wreak havoc on your pores. Clogged pores and extra sebum production can easily be helped with the Vichy Pore Purifying Clay mask. It contains two white clays as well as their Mineralizing Thermal Water, which will help balance out the skin. Use this mask two to three times a week to reveal clean and tightened pores, and to remove any excess oil and impurities on your complexion.

With these three facial masks alone, you can get your skin looking its best before the school year approaches. Obviously for quicker results, it is best to use these masks in conjunction with the rest of your skincare routine (cleaner, toner, moisturizer).

Getting your skin prepped now will ensure your makeup will sit nicely on your skin, you will have that beautiful glow back that you had at the beginning of the summer and it will reduce all stresses and concerns about your skin so you don't have to worry about it once the school year begins.