Ursa Major Green Slate Mineral Polish 3.88oz — Volcanic Ash Exfoliator with Willow Bark for Smooth, Bright Skin

Ursa Major Green Slate Mineral Polish is a dual-action, plant-based face polish that combines volcanic ash physical exfoliation with willow bark chemical exfoliation to refresh, smooth, and brighten dull or uneven skin.

Formulated to resurface and refine the look of skin without harsh synthetics, Green Slate uses mineral-rich volcanic ash, wintergreen, and willow bark to clarify pores, polish texture, and leave a soft, balanced finish. The formulation is vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free of synthetic perfumes; it delivers an invigorating natural scent of fir, cypress, ginger and lavender while omitting petrochemicals and sulfates.

How does Green Slate polish and retexture skin?

This formula pairs physical and chemical exfoliants so you get immediate smoothing plus gentle cellular turnover support. Volcanic ash buffs away dull surface buildup as willow bark helps clarify the appearance of pores over time.

• Volcanic ash provides mineral-based micro-exfoliation to slough away dead skin.
• Willow bark (a natural source of salicylates) helps refine pore appearance.
• Wintergreen supports a refined texture and balanced-looking skin.
• Leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed rather than stripped.

How often should I use the mineral polish, and how do I introduce it?

Start slowly: use Green Slate 1–2 times per week and polish lightly at first to assess tolerance. Avoid exceeding three uses a week; if you have sensitive skin, patch-test on the arm or neck and limit to once weekly initially.

• Recommended frequency: 1–2 times weekly to start.
• Maximum suggested use: no more than 3 times per week.
• For sensitive skin: patch test and reduce to weekly use as needed.
• Apply gently—moderate pressure gives effective exfoliation without irritation.

What skin types benefit most from Green Slate Mineral Polish?

Green Slate is formulated to suit all skin types but is especially helpful for oily or congested skin seeking a deeper polish. It’s designed to clarify pore appearance and even texture while maintaining a clean, plant-based ingredient profile.

• Appropriate for oily and combination skin types looking to reduce congestion.
• Helpful for anyone with dull or uneven texture seeking brighter-looking skin.
• Safe for many users due to the absence of parabens, petrochemicals, sulfates, and synthetic fragrance.
• Sensitive-skin users should patch-test before facial use.

What does the product smell like and what ingredients are omitted?

The aroma is an earthy, tree-topped blend—fir and cypress with herbal ginger and lavender notes—derived from botanical components rather than synthetic fragrances. The formula avoids common suspect ingredients, keeping the focus on plant-derived actives and mineral exfoliants.

• Scent profile: natural fir and cypress with ginger and lavender highlights.
• Free from parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrance, and animal testing.
• Vegan formulation using plant-based and mineral ingredients.
• Designed to balance efficacy with gentle, non-toxic formulation choices.

Who is this for: Ursa Major Green Slate Mineral Polish is for anyone seeking a clean, effective exfoliating polish that resurfaces texture and clarifies the look of pores without synthetic fragrances or harsh chemicals. It's particularly useful for oily, congested, or textured skin types wanting a balanced, brightened appearance; sensitive-skin users should proceed with a patch test and conservative frequency.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Alumina, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Montmorillonite, Glycerin*, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betula Alba Juice, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hericium Erinaceum (Mushroom) Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Sea Water, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Volcanic Ash, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Sea Silt, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Quartz Powder, Sodium Oxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Silica, Quartz, Triethyl Citrate, Abies Sibirica Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Nicotiana Tabacum Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene *Denotes certified organic ingredients