Proper care and conditioning is an important consideration for longevity of all authentic leather products. Everyday wear causes cracking, scuffing, stitch tear, and dry rot. Obenauf's® conditioning products reinforce surface fibers and lubricate inner fibers with natural oils blended with beeswax and propolis. (an antibacterial resin) Mold, mildew and bacteria grow when leather is damp, breaking down fibers and shortening the life of the leather. To learn more about how Obenauf's® conditioning products can reduce these problems to present leather in it's finest condition, just click one of the five topics listed above.
There are many opinions on proper care and numerous variables involved, as you can see by reading the following blog quote from Orox Leather. To read the article in its entirety, follow this link: Leather Care - A How To Guide from a Craftsman Perspective
Before we start, we need to lay this out on the table: there is no magic bullet, no one answer, no trick that encompasses all leather care. Different leathers have different needs, as do different products... That being said, there are some general steps you can take to help that treasured leather item last longer...