Can hand cream be used to care for leather products?
"Leather care" is important to enjoy leather products for a long time.
People interested in leather care often ask, " Can hand cream be used to care for leather? "
If you can care for your leather with your own hand cream, you don't have to buy special care products, which is easy and economical.
However, at Munekawa we recommend using leather care products to maintain your leather.
In today's blog, we'll explain why.
If you want to use your leather products for a long time or are interested in caring for leather , be sure to check this out.
The effect of hand cream on leather
Hand cream contains moisturizing ingredients and oils, so you may be able to feel the effects in terms of "moisturizing the leather."
However, this is not the best way to care for leather, especially leather that shows noticeable aging, such as vegetable tanned leather .
In some cases, these symptoms may occur.
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Stains and unevenness may occur.
The ingredients may not blend evenly onto the surface of the leather product, which may result in stains or unevenness.
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The texture of the leather changes
If certain ingredients penetrate too deeply into the leather fibers, it can damage the leather's texture and strength.
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Prevents beautiful aging
Long-term use can hinder beautiful aging.
In addition, many hand creams contain fragrances , which can cause the smell of the hand cream to transfer to the leather.
It is important to remember that hand creams are made to suit the skin of each person .
Munekawa's recommended leather care
Munekawa mainly uses Buttero and Cordovan. Vegetable tanned leather is It is a material that is rich in oil and can be enjoyed for its rich aging process.
At the same time, it is also delicate in nature, so to enjoy beautiful aging and use it for a long time, it is recommended that you use special care products.
You can expect these effects by using specialized care products appropriately.
- Maintains leather suppleness by providing adequate oil
- Prevents surface dirt and dryness, and brings out a beautiful shine
- Promotes beautiful aging in leather while retaining its suppleness and strength
Munekawa also sells original leather care sets .
Many people purchase this item along with other items such as wallets or business card holders, so if you're interested, please consider purchasing one.
Leather care set giveaway campaign in progress
We are currently running a campaign exclusively for customers who visit the Munekawa directly managed store in Daikokucho, Osaka , where we will give away a leather care set to those who post a review on Google or the official online store.
This campaign was launched at the end of last year, but has been extended due to overwhelming popularity.
Why not take this opportunity to try out our special care products and have fun caring for your leather products?
Please feel free to ask our store staff for details.
summary
What did you think?
The purpose of leather care is to keep the leather moisturized .
It is true that if you can care for your leather with your own hand cream, it is an easy and cost-effective way to moisturize the leather, but depending on the type of leather and hand cream you use, undesirable symptoms may occur, so we recommend using dedicated care products.
Munekawa provides information about leather and how to care for it through its website, Instagram , YouTube , etc.
When you hear the phrase "leather care," it might sound difficult, but it's actually quite easy, so if you're interested, be sure to check this out!
