Mountain Mike’s Custom Leather

Man! What a cool little store! There’s badass leather work in here, but I am poor, so I bought some leather conditioner for my belts, bag straps and such that Mike makes himself. I also got a cool woven bracelet on the cheap, and my wife bought a dream catcher for her car mirror (making it her third such object, and though I find them ridiculous, this is the best one yet).
When I asked the employee (not Mike) about the leather conditioner (which comes in a little tub like pomade), he demonstrated how to apply it, and we had this exchange:
Him: «just rub a little on with your fingers whenever you notice the leather looking dry.»
Me: «Oh! Kinda like Chap Stick!» (which I had been addicted to in the dry air of the high desert, so it was certainly on the brain, and looked the part. And what can I say? I like a good simile)
Him: «No, it’s for leather. You don’t want to put it on your lips.»
I tried to explain myself, but failed, and trailed off. Paid cash to avoid the CC transaction fee, and we were on our way.
Anyway, cool little spot! check it out!
p. s. — I gave this $$$, but it’s all fairly priced for what you’re buying. Leather goods should be expensive. But the smaller items, and non-​leather stuff is affordable.