I compete horses at a high level and it's important to know how to take care of your leather. Lexol is actually something you do not want to use, because it's known to make leather crack in the long run. Some products I use are: Akene and Passier. They are top quilty conditioners. You can find them at
http://www.charlottes-saddlery.com/catalog/hcc_41.html
They are only about 12 dollars and will not darken your leather.