This morning my hubby was looking into the mirror and suddenly asked me what he should do to get rid of dark skin on his cheek bones? This was an unexpected question from someone who never bothered much about his looks. With the metro-look being the in-thing in today's fashion, men too do not want to be left behind, when it comes to good looks.

Men are getting more conscious about the way they look, their complexion and their dressing style. Getting a flawless skin is on beauty agenda too. So, all you men out there we have few simple skin whitening tips for you.

Skin whitening tips for men-

Remember that your skin is more thicker and less sensitive. So, choose products that are specially designed for your skin types.Another important skin whitening tip for men is to exfoliate at least one a week. Specially, on days when you have been outside for a long time, either travelling or playing sports or working in the garden etc.

Apart from following the above skin care tips, men can get rid of blemishes and sun tan on the skin by using some home remedies and simple skin care tips.

If the skin is sun burnt because of excessive exposure to the sun, seek help from a dermatologist. Creams that contain hydroquinone and kojic acid are useful when it comes to skin whitening. However, do not opt for over-the-counter creams. It's best if you apply creams prescribed by your dermatologist.

If you are willing to spend a couple of extra bucks to make your skin fairer, then you can opt for a fruity fatty acid peel, which reduces tan as well as pigmentation.
Since men's skin is more exposed to pollutants, using a toner that contains glycolic acid will help in deeper cleansing of skin.

Along with following these tips to attain fair skin, men too must not ignore using a good quality sun screen before venturing out of the house. This is the first step to avoid sun tanning and achieve fair skin in men.