Leather Master Protection Cream is a water-based protector for all leather types except Nubuck. Do not use on nubuck leathers. The Protection Cream places an invisible, breathable barrier between you and your leather. Our system is based on leather protection first, followed by a routine of cleaning and re-protection. With this method, you are not actually cleaning the Leather's original surface but cleaning from the surface of the protection coating. Since some leathers are very porous, the Protection Cream prevents stains from absorbing deep into the leather and becoming nearly impossible to easily remove. Usually, protected leathers that have cracked or peeled are not damaged from use, but from body oils and perspiration that have settled down into the grain of the leather, dissolving the finish over time. The Protection Cream will assist in preventing the cracking and peeling when combined with basic cleaning and maintenance. Protection Cream will also work to remove small surface scratches on aniline leathers.