Beeswax Leather Balsam Conditioner (125ml)
£24.95
(1-2 Business Day Tracked)
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"Gilboys Natural Leather Conditioner Balsam is the perfect way to keep your leather goods looking and feeling their best. Made with all-natural ingredients, Gilboys will nourish and protect your leather, keeping it soft, supple, and free of cracks and wrinkles."
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"I’m not just saying it but your waxes are superb"
- Drew Pritchard (Salvage Hunters)
We have produced the very best beeswax leather conditioner possible.
Moisturises, conditions and revives dried-out leather. Ideal for leather sofas, classic car interiors, shoes, boots, handbags, leather jackets, saddles, tack, riding and stable-yard boots. Made in the UK.
INGREDIENTS
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Organically produced and humanely harvested local beeswax
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Cosmetic-grade Lanolin (wool wax)
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T1-grade Natural Carnauba Wax
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Coconut and Sweet Almond Oils
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Cocoa Butter
- NO Petrochemicals
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We started with organically-produced and humanely-harvested beeswax from local beekeepers that is triple-filtered and added the finest natural ingredients we possibly could:
Over time the natural tanning oils evaporate out of the hide. The smell of leather comes from these oils. If not replaced, leather will eventually dry out completely and become brittle and crack. We add sweet almond and coconut oils as a pleasant-smelling top-up to the lubricating tanning oils.
Our UV absorber works by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation and converting it primarily into heat energy.
It protects the leather by:
- Reducing the amount of UV rays that reach and damage the leather's collagen fibres
- Stopping photooxidation that leads to fading, discolouration, and weakening of the leather
- Disrupting the free radical chain reactions that accelerate leather degradation
- Creating a sacrificial barrier that absorbs UV radiation instead of the leather itself
Without protection, UV radiation breaks down leather's structural proteins and causes the material to dry out, crack, and eventually deteriorate. Our UV absorber extends the leather's lifespan by intercepting this damaging radiation before it can harm the material. It's particularly important for leather items regularly exposed to sunlight, like car interiors, furniture, and outdoor equipment.
The physics behind it is fascinating - it functions through a process called photophysical deactivation:
- The UV absorber molecule absorbs high-energy UV photons. This raises the molecule to an excited state
- The molecule then dissipates this energy as harmless heat through 'vibrational relaxation'
- The molecule returns to its ground state, ready to absorb more UV radiation
FEATURES
- No Greasy Residue: moisture is locked-in by the hardened waxes
- Hard-Wearing: Retains condition for longer
- Stays Soft for Longer: Softening oils and emollients locked-in
- Improved UV Protection: Helps preserve the leather and reduces sun damage
- 100% PLASTIC FREE - RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
- Complimentary sunflower seeds to grow as a 'Thank You' to the bee
ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
We are proud of the efforts we have made to minimise the impact our business has on the environment:
- 100% Solar-powered and Carbon Negative business
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100% Plastic-free Packaging
- 100% recyclable cardboard from FSC-approved mixed sources
- 100% recyclable paper and cotton based packing tape with a water-based natural gum that can be recycled along with the cardboard
- No sellotape/scotch tape - we only use biodegradable raffia twine
- Re-useable Le Parfait clip-top glass jars
- Return & Refill scheme offering 20% off refill returns
PRECAUTIONS
- Do not use on suede or nubuck leather.
- May darken some types of leather. Always test on a small concealed area first
- For aniline leather - Read This Guide
- Allergy risk: Contains lanolin and nut oils
- Store in a cool place
This is a fantastic product. Effective at restoring our tired and sun spoilt settee. Service is amazing and helpful. Recommend both the product and company.
Beautiful product! Highly effective 👌
GREAT PRODUCT AND PROMPT SERVICE.
The very best for leather
As I love my leather purse and boots/shoes, I decided to purchase this balsam as have bought the waxes previously, Antique Gold and Clear with wonderful results - to be used on furniture, that is!
My purse and boots/shoes really benefited from this TLC and they feel much softer and pliable.
Would certainly recommend this product as well!
You won’t be disappointed!
I had been in need of a leather conditioner for my phone case and for a pair of gloves and was reminded that I had watched all of Simon's videos on YouTube. I immediately knew, just from what I'd seen on YouTube, that I wanted to try his products.
I am so so so glad that I did! This leather balsam is out of this world, and everything you need to use it is included in the box. Not only that, but Simon really does go over and above what is required: when I opened the box, which had my name carefully and aesthetically pleasingly handwritten on it and even had a thank you note inside, I discovered that I had also been given a packet of sunflower seeds! These will be brilliant for the garden next year.
Now the seriousness with which Simon approaches his business is evident from his absolute attention to my very brief message on this website when I discovered I could not leave a review, possibly because of some technical issue here or there. Simon called me and we had a brief conversation. That he took the time to call me himself rather than have some third party customer services supplier company do it for him really makes the difference. We were able to chat about all sorts of things in our brief conversation and I know now, simply from this personal touch that I will be recommending Gilboy's products from here on in. Not only are the products truly excellent, but the company itself treats those making even the smallest purchase with care and attention and that is something which is desperately needed and often forgotten in today's business world.
Thank you.
This product has fed our 10 year old leather suite and brought the leather up very well. Feels soft and supple with a lovely sheen
Our 20 year old leather sofa was looking decidedly tired. This leather balm was easy to apply and has really bought the leather back to a fresh state, and looks and feels sooo much better. Thoroughly recommend. Photo shows the half way point, although it does not show the improvement at its best.
Absolutely lovely stuff, a little goes a long way
Used on goatskin, deerskin, calf and kangaroo. Soaks in evenly and give good protection. Also renovated some 15-year old shoes to make them wearable again.