Alternative to neatsfoot oil that won't darken the leather?

[Sarina]

I am going to try to dye leather a light-as-possible pink color to see how it turns out. My plan right now is to use oxalic acid to brighten veg tanned leather as much as I can without damaging it, then using a very diluted solution of Angelus Light Rose leather dye. After dying leather I always use Neatsfoot oil to rehydrate the leather and soften it up, since dying it always makes it super dry/stiff. The issue is that neatsfoot oil darkens the leather quite a lot, and I want to keep it as light colored as possible.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I could use in place of Neatsfoot oil to rehydrate/soften the leather without darkening it? I am hoping to avoid conditioners that might leave it waxy such as creams containing carnauba or beeswax.

[Northmount]

@Sarina 

Moved your post to:

Tooling, Stamping & Carving Leather > Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.

[Sarina]

That makes sense, apologies for posting it in the wrong forum