{"id":414,"date":"2021-08-16T02:35:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T00:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leatherinformer.com\/?p=414"},"modified":"2021-08-25T22:24:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T20:24:40","slug":"sunscreen-on-leather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leatherinformer.com\/sunscreen-on-leather\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why Sunscreen Is Bad For Leather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Sunscreen, like most people, is a must-have for me and my son during the hot summertime. It’s important to protect your skin from the sun, especially if you are planning on being outdoors for long periods of time. However, do you know how sunscreen affects your leather items? This blog post will cover if sunscreen is bad for leather or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So is sunscreen bad for leather items? Sunscreen is bad for leather items due to the following reasons;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn the details on how sunscreen can affect your leather items, how to prevent it, and how to safely remove sunscreen stains if your leather items are already stained, continue reading this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunscreen contains ingredients that can break down the hydrocarbons in leather. These components include oils, waxes, and greases. This is not to say you should avoid using sunscreen as sunburns are a major cause of skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But because I’m aware of the kind of damage the sunscreen can cause on the leather items I’m always wary about applying sunscreen especially on my baby’s body around my leather items like couches and leather car seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the first things my Son Ace does after I have applied sunscreen on his body is to throw himself on the leather couch, car seat, or carpet. The ensuing result is whitish and shiny stains that are easily noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While carefully timing when to apply sunscreen on my son worked, it meant painfully cleaning my son before we got into the car from the beach and taking a shower as soon as we got home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was one such occasion that one of my friends, a mom of three mentioned she uses an SPF-rated cream or lotion instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She mentioned they usually contain fewer oil-based emollients which will keep them lightweight enough for daytime use without compromising the appearance of your leather item after spending hours outside in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunscreen or sunblock can dry out leather items if they are not properly cared for. After using them, it is important to clean your leather item regularly and moisturize the surfaces with an appropriate leather cleaner and conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had to learn this the hard way when a leather recliner my parents gifted me started to crack and peel. It was previously properly cared for and I did my best to keep it looking healthy. But everything changed at the end of the summer when we had spent a lot of time at the beach and park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That recliner was where almost everyone including our dog sat after a good time at the beach. With time, the leather recliner not only discolored by began looking and feeling very dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was almost too late as I learned leather drying out could lead to cracks that may be irreparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunscreen may also interfere with how your skin breathes. Leather is a porous material that contains tiny little pores that help to regulate temperature as the leather item comes into contact with your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you allow the sunscreen to buildup on your leather items such as sofa, car seats, recliners, and other leather upholsteries, the leather is not able to breathe like how it’s supposed to thus making it very uncomfortable for your skin as well when you use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can cause the leather to trap heat quickly and become hot and sticky. This is why it’s so important to protect your valuable leather with a quality conditioner that will keep them soft, supple, and looking new for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another reason why sunscreen is bad for leather and why you’re to do everything possible to make sure your leather items are rid of it is that it can be a real pain in the neck to deal with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because sunscreen often contains chemicals such as oils that are designed to make them waterproof. This means that when sunscreen gets onto your leather items, its compounds stay put and will not easily wash off – especially if the sunscreen has built upon the leather surface after some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although sunscreen will eventually get washed out it will require the use of some good quality leather cleaning products like Lexol Leather Conditioner and protector and can take some time to thoroughly get your leather item clean again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunscreen also contains chemicals that can cause the leather to become sticky and crusty. Using a good quality conditioner is very important so that this does not happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two main types of sunscreens: chemical and mineral sunscreens, with each type containing different ingredients which have varying effects on your leather items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I simply hate it when my leather items feel sticky and tacky. It is simply uncomfortable and can ruin the luxurious feel natural leather is supposed to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not to say the only sunscreen could cause your leather items to become sticky. It is worth mentioning that dirt, sun, heat, can also be a factor in making your leather sticky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What can sometimes help in choosing the right sunscreen for your needs will ensure you don’t risk damaging your prized leather possessions from these harmful substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blotting the stained area with mild soap solution is one of the easiest but effective ways of removing sunscreen stains from leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This method will not only work on fresh sunscreen stains on leather items but also on those that have built up over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a step-by-step guide on how I use this method to effectively and safely deal with a sunscreen stain on your leather items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cornstarch method is an easy way to remove sunscreen from your leather items to prevent permanent damage. It is particularly a useful method because it is an all-natural, non-toxic, and cheap method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow my simple step-by-step guide on how to use cornstarch to effectively remove sunscreen stains on your leather items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leave the cornstarch to sit on the surface of the stained area of the leather item for about 6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have the patience to wait, you could leave it for 12 hours to allow enough time for the cornstarch to absorb the sunscreen before it seeps deep into the pores of your leather item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunscreen, like most people, is a must-have for me and my son during the hot summertime. 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Sunscreen Can Discolor The Surface Of Your Leather Item<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Sunscreen Or Sunblock Can Dry Out Leather Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Sunscreen On Leather Can Interfere With How Your Skin Breathes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Sunscreen Stains Can Be Hard To Remove<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Sunscreen Also Causes Leather To Become Sticky And Crusty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How To Remove Sunscreen Stains From Leather Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Mild Soap And Warm Water Solution Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Cornstarch Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tips On How To Prevent Sunscreen Stains From Your Leather Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n