MEET THE MAKERS
FOUNDERS
Oliver Sweatman and Emily Doyle
ABOUT
From the forest floor to the mountain peaks, Ursa Major’s formulas harness nature's most effective ingredients for clear, healthy skin.
FOUNDED IN
2010
LOCATED IN
Vermont
THE WHY
Inspired by the great outdoors and the healthy flush that comes from fresh air-fuelled hikes, former New Yorkers Emily and Oliver founded Ursa Major to help everyone—including city dwellers far from Vermont’s peaks—capture that mountain glow for themselves.
Lightning Round with Emily
Fave pre-winter ritual?
Before the first snowfall, we love to get out our winter gear for the next season’s outdoor adventures!
Best bear sighting?
A black bear in the meadow behind our house. She was peacefully enjoying her breakfast—chokecherries!
Mountain biking or hiking?
Hiking. It’s quiet and you can really slow down to soak up all the natural beauty.
Pumpkin or apple dessert?
Apple all the way! We’re big crumble fans in this home.
Star sign?
I’m a Libra, while Oliver is a Cancer.
What's Inside
Making Moves Milky Cleanser
Why You Need It: You like a deep clean that doesn’t dry out skin.
North Star Ingredients:
Miehei: An enzymatic mushroom that gently exfoliates and smooths skin sans irritation.
Golden Aspen Bark: A tree extract that clears impurities and imperfections.
Marshmallow Root: A perennial herb that calms redness and locks in moisture.
Mountain Glow Golden Serum
Why You Need It: You like a serum that packs a lot into a few drops.
North Star Ingredients:
Honey Locust Seed: The fruits of the deciduous tree that lift and firm skin.
Moss Stem Cells: A forest floor treasure that builds resilience and boosts collagen.
Agarikon Mushroom: A medicinal fungi that minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines.