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2. Mink oil - Wikipedia

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   Mink oil is a source of palmitoleic acid, which possesses physical properties similar to human sebum. Because of this, mink oil is used in several medical and cosmetic products. Mink oil is also used for treating, conditioning and preserving nearly any type of leather.

3. Leather conditioner - Wikipedia

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   This causes the leather to shrink and stiffen, and sometimes to crack. Conditioning restores moisture, brings out natural colors, and extends the life of the leather. [1] [2] [3] A very old and widely used conditioner is dubbin. Other common conditioners are mink oil and saddle soap.

4. Mink - Wikipedia

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   Mink oil is used in some medical products and cosmetics, as well as to treat, preserve, and waterproof leather. Species The American mink ( Neogale vison ) is larger and more adaptable than the European mink ( Mustela lutreola ) but, due to variations in size, an individual mink usually cannot be determined as European or American with ...

5. Saddle soap - Wikipedia

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   Saddle soap is a compound used for cleaning, conditioning, and protecting leather. It typically contains mild soap, softening ingredients such as lanolin, and preservatives such as beeswax. [1] It is commonly used on leather footwear, saddles, and other items of horse tack, hence its name.

6. Dubbin - Wikipedia

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   Dubbin (also known as "dubbing" in the US) is a greasy or waxy product used to soften, condition, and waterproof leather. It has been used since medieval times to waterproof and soften leather goods. [1] It differs from saddle soap used to clean and lightly condition leather, or shoe polish, which is used to impart shine and colour to it.

7. Neatsfoot oil - Wikipedia

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   Neatsfoot oil is used as a conditioning, softening and preservative agent for leather. In the 18th century, it was also used medicinally as a topical application for dry scaly skin conditions . In spite of its name, "prime neatsfoot oil" (or "neatsfoot oil compound") is a blend of actual neatsfoot oil and non-animal oils, generally mineral or ...

8. Fur farming - Wikipedia

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   Mink feces are used as organic crop fertiliser, and mink fat is turned into oil to manufacture soap, face oils, cosmetics, and leather treatments. [ 54 ] Controversy

9. Oiling (leather processing) - Wikipedia

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   Oiling is a process whereby leather is hand coated (usually by brush or tampon) with either a raw (un-emulsified) oil or a combination of raw oil, blended with emulsified oils and a penetrating aid. Hand oils can include fragrant oils that help with the smell associated with the leather, e.g., Pine Oil .