What’s with the UFO? Why the Name Flying Cow?

Here’s the story behind the cow, the UFO, our not-so-serious logo, and how it all inspired the name of our company!

Our founder, Britney, was exploring art one day for inspiration and direction when starting the company in 2017, dreaming up a fun creative logo for the brand - and she stumbled upon a quirky piece that instantly made her smile: a cow mid abduction, caught up in the beam of a UFO. 

WE LOVE HUMOR

It was fun and whimsical and that spark of joy became the heart of the brand. We believe in making high-quality, nourishing skincare products with ingredients that actually work…without taking ourselves too seriously. We love a good laugh, and we believe great skincare should feel good and fun. We love seeing our customers smile, and the laughs we get from our logo make that happen all the time. 

WE LOVE ART

Britney has always had a heart for supporting artisans. You’ll find local art and goods, handcrafted by makers near and far, in all our stores - because we’re big fans of creativity, laughter, and celebrating the unexpected. Since we started we have grown our Flying Cow Artist Collective over the years, and now expanding it to a new brand coming soon called A Place For The Maker. 

WE LOVE A GOOD STORY 

If you spend some time in Texas or its surrounding states, you’ve probably heard the stories. Strange lights in the sky, cows mysteriously vanishing from fields, and ranchers swearing it had to be UFOs. It’s part of the lore — half myth, half mischief — and it never fails to spark curiosity (and laughter).

So we ran with it. The UFO and flying cow became our signature — a wink to our roots, a nod to the magic of folklore, and a reminder that even in the world of high-quality skincare, it’s okay to keep things light.