Sky’s the limit
We’re committed to raising the bar for what it means to be a sustainable skincare company—starting with the small things, and working toward the big ones.
learn moreEfficacy is essential
At Ursa Major, we start with the central premise that every product we make must deliver on its promised benefits. Otherwise, why bother? With this in mind, we formulate every product with an intentional, synergistic blend of therapeutic active ingredients ranging from proven heavy-hitters like Hyaluronic Acid, Retinal and Vitamin C, to newer, alpine and forest bioactive ingredients Peptides, Ceramides & Stem Cells, for the highest possible efficacy you can find in skincare today.
So is clean
While product efficacy is essential, we refuse to chase results at the expense of long-term health. So we formulate to the Credo Clean Standard because we think it's the most holistic and stringent standard in the US today, and avoid using ingredients that have known or suspected adverse effects on human health, such as synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates, PEGs, or synthetic preservatives like BHA & BHT. You can always count on Ursa Major to navigate the line between maximum efficacy and maximum health.
The experience matters too
We formulate products that you’ll love using, and that you’ll remember. We think the user experience is key, and believe that an exceptionally-designed formula can lift your spirits, as well as nurture your skin. So we formulate products that offer a truly delightful experience—elegant textures, fast absorption and quick dry-downs with pleasant after-feel, and sublime (and subtle) aromas. We even obsess over the color! We think you’ll notice the difference.
Is it responsible?
Lastly, we believe our products should be sourced, made and delivered as responsibly as possible, from the individual ingredients and packaging all the way through manufacturing and delivery. We go out of our way to source ingredients that have a more responsible profile, meaning they could be organic, upcycled, or "fair trade" in nature. While taking this approach to sourcing and producing, we also work hard to make sure that our Company and supply chain are consciously evolving, always aiming to be a force for good or net positive contributor to society. Learn more about our B Corp journey here.
A note on clinicals
While we pride ourselves on having an optimistic, glass-half-full approach to life, we have become a bit cynical about how marketers in our industry use fake or deceptive "clinical" data to get people to buy their products. That said, we believe it's on brands to prove and communicate the efficacy of their products, so we work hard to secure trustworthy clinical data through anonymous testing via qualified independent third parties, including real before and afters, instrumentation tests, clinical grading and consumer perception. Ultimately though, our customers are the final arbiter on how effective (and delightful) our products truly are.