Named after the largest visible constellation in the northern sky (and translating from Latin as the ‘great bear,”) Ursa Major uses their namesake as a reminder to follow your inner compass.

The History of Ursa Major

Founders Oliver Sweatman and Emily Doyle left their busy lives in New York City and relocated to Vermont to be closer to the outdoors. Inspired by their mountain adventures, they founded Ursa Major to help others achieve that “healthy mountain glow” no matter where they live.

Ursa Major Company Mission

This plant-based beauty brand develops hard-working yet gentle skin and body products the whole family can use.

Benefits of Ursa Major

Swapping your products for Ursa Major’s lineup comes with a host of benefits like these.

No harmful chemicals like parabens, synthetic fragrances, SLS, or silicones
Lightweight formulas for all skin types
Refreshing natural aromas that don’t overpower your senses

Top Ursa Major Products

Revamp your routine with Ursa Major’s top products.

Golden Hour Recovery Cream

This fast-absorbing cream can be used as a daily moisturizer or a night cream. Thrive Market member Audrey from Washington is already on her third jar, saying “I love how well my face stays moisturized with this cream.”

Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum

Give your complexion a boost with Ursa Major’s vitamin C–infused moisturizer that adds instant hydration.

Essential Face Wipes

For camping, working out, and late nights when you’re just too tired, individually packaged face wipes are a quick way to refresh your face. Melody from Washington says “these wipes work great, are always perfectly moist, and are easy for travel days. I love their scent too”

Skin Care Secrets from the Pros

We reached out to estheticians, dermatologists, and authors to answer all your skin care questions.

What Is Gua Sha?

For a radiant complexion, try gua sha, an ancient practice with modern benefits. We spoke with author and entrepreneur Patricia San Pedro to find out how to get started.

For Your Best Skin Yet, Start With Your Type

Knowing your skin type is the first step in customizing a routine that’s right for you. To walk you through the process, we reached out to Eryssa Fisher, a Los Angeles–based esthetician who shares her tips for setting the right foundation.

Dermatologist-Approved Ways to Soothe a Sunburn

Despite our best efforts, sometimes we end up getting more sun than we anticipated. This post shares six remedies straight from Wilmington, N.C.–based dermatologist Dr. Rosalyn George.

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