Protecting Belt from sweat for hiking

[1961MJS]

Hi

I have several pair of hiking shorts.  I live in Oklahoma where it's commonly warm all year round, especially in the summer.  I made a belt out of Veg Tanned leather with the thought that the color wouldn't bleed onto the shorts when I walk like the already dyed belt blanks would.  That being said, is there anything that I SHOULD put on the belt to keep it in good shape?  Veg-Tanned leather, sun tanned, and neats foot oil applied.

Thanks

[Abilene]

Skidmore's cream has beeswax in it and helps with water resistance.

[1961MJS]

Hi
Thanks, should I treat the flesh side with gum tragacanth or not?
Mike