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Ursa Major
United States
The Story
Ursa Major makes natural skincare and grooming products formulated in Vermont with botanical ingredients. Their products are cruelty-free and use clean formulations without synthetic fragrances or harsh chemicals.
Oras Index
· 75/100Good to Know
Ursa Major lacks third-party ingredient certification (EWG Verified, COSMOS, MADE SAFE) despite 'natural' claims—capped at 22 on Pillar 1 due to self-declared clean positioning without independent verification. Concentration levels for key actives are not publicly disclosed, limiting efficacy scoring to 18. Packaging relies primarily on virgin plastic with no documented refill program or take-back partnership beyond generic TerraCycle language. While B Corp certified and cruelty-free, supply-chain transparency for botanicals (sourcing origin, fair-trade status of hero ingredients like evergreen/botanical bases) remains opaque. Vermont formulation story is authentic but lacks named formulator accountability or published clinical trial data. Core product range appears stable, but minor seasonal offerings suggest drift risk typical of post-acquisition indie brands.
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