The Petromax Care and Seasoning Conditioner made of natural ingredients protects the pre-treated surface (seasoned finish) of Petromax Dutch Ovens and any other cast iron cookware. It suits ideally for the seasoning of non pre-treated Dutch oven's surfaces. Care and protection The food safe conditioner is most effective when it is applied after every cooking procedure. It will maintain the pre-seasoned surface of your Petromax Dutch Oven. The conditioner also protects from rust. Application as seasoning conditioner The conditioner suits perfectly for a very first seasoning as well as a re-seasoning. A (re-)seasoning with the conditioner enables you to eliminate rusty spots. Material composition Unlike standard cooking oil, the conditioner, thanks to a refined blend of different natural oils, does not become rancid. So it is ideally for long-lasting storage purposes. Excellent patina The regular use of the food safe care conditioner will create over time a high-quality patina. This pati