mountainFLOW · Ski & Sports Wax
Eco-Wax Skin Wax
Skip until brand discloses wax blend source and PFAS status.
mountainFLOW Eco-Wax lacks ingredient transparency and PFAS disclosure. Wax products can contain PFAS additives; request full composition before purchase.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
wax blend, composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Eco-Wax Skin Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Eco-Wax Skin Wax is marketed as a wax blend but the specific wax types, additives, and processing methods are not publicly detailed by the brand. Wax products for skin application typically combine natural waxes (beeswax, plant-derived) or petroleum-derived paraffin with emulsifiers and fragrance. The opacity of the formulation makes it impossible to assess whether heavy metals, allergens, or contaminants are present in raw materials or finished product.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers
No fragrance ingredients or allergen declarations are publicly listed for this product. Wax blends often contain essential oils or synthetic fragrances; without full disclosure, individual sensitivity risk cannot be assessed.
PFAS
The brand's PFAS grade is rated Excellent (85/100), but brand stance is silent and wax blend source is unspecified. Some waxes or processing aids can contain PFAS; full disclosure of wax origin and processing is needed to verify the grade independently.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No testing or contamination reports are on record. However, some waxes and colorants can accumulate trace metals depending on source; the brand does not publish sourcing or testing data.
Source, FDA ↗Microbiological contamination
No recalls or outbreak reports are documented. Wax-based personal care products have low water activity and are less prone to microbial growth than emulsified creams, but manufacturing and storage conditions are opaque.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No ingredient list is publicly available to confirm or rule out preservative systems that release formaldehyde. Many wax products use gentle preservatives or rely on wax's inherent stability, but the brand has not disclosed this.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
mountainFLOW maintains a silent stance on PFAS and does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing, supply chain practices, or third-party testing results. No established product recalls, safety violations, or certifications (such as EWG verification, NSF, or similar) are on record for this line. The lack of transparency on such basic product information is a material gap for a personal care item applied to skin.
How it compares in its category
Skin waxes in this space vary widely; some brands publish full ingredient lists and certifications, while others do not. Products with transparent sourcing and third-party testing are more common among premium or eco-focused brands. mountainFLOW's lack of public disclosure puts it at the less transparent end of the market and limits comparative assessment.
If you buy it
Patch-test on a small skin area before full application to identify allergic responses, particularly if the fragrance or wax type is unknown to you. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent degradation or separation of wax components. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. If the product changes odor, appearance, or texture, discontinue use and do not use expired product.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- mountainFLOW has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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