What's In Your Wax? (No, Seriously. What Is It?)Most traditional wax is made from paraffin, a petroleum byproduct. The same industry that gives us engine oil makes most of the wax you have been sliding on. Shred Responsibly Isn't a Slogan. It's a Wake-Up Call.Most riders don't know what's in their wax. We didn't either, until we looked closer. 5 Reasons to Avoid Paraffin and PFAS in Ski WaxThe environmental and health impacts of ski wax ingredients, with the research to back it up.