I've had a few epicurean boards for a long time, and over time, they faded and got a bit sliced up. In my transition away from plastic, I stocked up on more boards, and got some board butter as well (I oil my wooden boards religiously, but never considered the others). While the product won't restore a decade of abuse, it's certainly made the boards look healthier and less faded. And it's keeping the new ones looking sharp as well. Tiny investment to protect a larger one.