Our Story
Born in the Saddle. Made in the Kitchen.
I'm a cyclist who got tired of rubbing petroleum jelly and mystery chemicals on my skin for hours at a time. So I made something better.
Handcrafted
Sacramento, CA
Why I Made This
I Tried Them All and Knew I Could Make Something Better.
At Tallow Up Butt'r Cup we are just like you, looking for added comfort, protection, and biocompatibility. I tried almost every Anti Chafing Cream on the market.
Why does every product have a paragraph of ingredients that reads like a chemistry exam? What exactly is petrolatum doing to my skin during a 5-hour ride? Why does mineral oil feel like I'm sealing myself in plastic wrap?
With this realization, I came up with my own plan: Tallow Up. Grassfed Tallow has been used for centuries to protect and condition skin. It's biocompatible, meaning your skin actually recognizes it and absorbs it. It's loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Comfort at your fingertips
That's Butt'r Cup.
The Science
Why Tallow Works.
Tallow isn't a trend. It's what worked before the synthetic era and it still works better.
Biocompatible with human skin
Tallow's fatty acid profile closely mirrors the lipids in human skin. Your skin recognizes it and absorbs it instead of sitting on top, like a petroleum barrier.
Rich in fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamins A, D, E, and K. All naturally present in grass-fed tallow. These support skin repair, reduce inflammation, and keep skin resilient over long efforts.
Anti-inflammatory by nature
Grass-fed tallow contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and other anti-inflammatory compounds. Less irritation, faster recovery between rides.
No synthetic preservatives needed
Tallow is naturally shelf-stable. We don't need parabens, phenoxyethanol, or other synthetic preservatives to keep it fresh.
Full Transparency
Every Ingredient. No Secrets.
Four ingredients. That's it. You can read every label, look up every component, and know exactly what you're putting on your skin.
Grass-Fed Beef Tallow
Base & Protectant
Sourced from grass-fed cattle. Rich in vitamins A, D, E & K. Deeply moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and biocompatible with human skin.
Beeswax
Barrier & Texture
Creates a lasting protective barrier against friction. Gives the cream its smooth, non-greasy texture that holds up through long rides.
Lavender
Softening & Soothing
Calming and luxurios for the surface of the skin.
Mint
Antibacterial & Scent
Naturally antibacterial. A clean, subtle scent — no synthetic fragrances, no artificial anything.
Ingredients: Tallow (Grass-Fed), Beeswax, Mentha Arvensis (Cornmint) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil.
Made for every rider.
Good Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why beef tallow?
Beef tallow is biocompatible with your skin, with vitamins A, D, K, and E that help keep skin protected and moisturized.
What makes us different?
You're getting the reassurance of nature's own ingredients, made for humans, no artificial chemicals.
Can I cook with this?
No. This is beef tallow combined with beeswax and essential oils, not designed for internal use.
Will it stain my clothes?
Not at all. It washes off easily in the washing machine. No worrying about your favorite clothes smelling like beef.
Is it temperature sensitive?
Yes. We don't add chemicals to force the same consistency at every temperature the way other brands do.
How long does it last?
About 6 hours of continuous protection. No reapplication needed, a little goes a long way.