The magic of Christmas: Lux Ethica launches four handcrafted plant-based festive candles

Christmas scents and colours to match or clash with your interiors: discover Lux Ethica’s handcrafted artisanal candles.

Lux Ethica successfully launched a collection of cruelty- and plastic-free plant-based handcrafted candles earlier this year. Now the luxury ethical brand has released an exclusive edition of beautifully coloured Christmas scented candles and wax melts for the festive season.

"Christmas is my favourite time of the year, when everything becomes a little magical”, says founder and director Stef Bottinelli. "From the comforting aroma of gingerbread spices to the crisp freshness of a winter forest, Lux Ethica is bringing the scents, colours and magic of Christmas into the home with four luxurious, handcrafted scented candles: Prelude to Christmas, Nocturne, Nero and Still Frost."

Lux Ethica’s candles are handcrafted in Margate, Kent, using premium plant-based waxes and carefully selected fragrances.

"Lux Ethica candles combine sophisticated scents with beautiful hues and minimalist elegance, without compromising on ethical values," says Stef. "As a nature and animal lover, I firmly believe in luxury without cruelty, that's why our candles and wax melts are vegan and sustainable."

Four scents of Christmas

Prelude to Christmas – A delicate and evocative combination of fig and snowberry, this fruity festive fragrance offers an elegant alternative to traditional Christmas scents. Its natural, creamy-white wax, reminiscent of freshly fallen snow, makes it the only undyed candle in Lux Ethica’s Christmas collection. Understated and elegant, it’s perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the festive season.

Nocturne – Warm, deliciously spiced gingerbread, the orange-coloured Nocturne captures the comforting aromas of Christmas baking, cosy evenings and festive indulgence.

Nero – Inspired by a crackling log fire, Nero comes in an elegant grey and brings woody, spicy and smoky notes to the festive season. An atmospheric fragrance that feels particularly at home on long winter evenings.

Still Frost – Fir tree-scented and green-hued, Still Frost brings the outdoors in, evoking the crisp, green scent of a winter forest and the unmistakable aroma of a real Christmas tree.

Lux Ethica Christmas candles are available in two sizes: medium, 170g net weight – £24.99, and large, 415g net weight – £44.99.

A splash of colour for Christmas

While Prelude to Christmas celebrates the natural creamy-white hue of its undyed wax, reminiscent of freshly fallen snow, the other three festive fragrances bring beautiful shades to the collection.

"Unlike traditional white or cream candles, Lux Ethica’s vibrant creations add a distinctive decorative touch, making each candle as much a home accessory as a scented indulgence that turns every moment into something special," says Stef.

"Presented in sleek, minimalist matte black tins, the candles are designed to complement contemporary and traditional homes alike. The tins are recyclable and can also be cleaned and reused once the candle has finished burning, adding another practical dimension to their appeal."

Little luxuries: Christmas wax melts

For an additional festive treat, Lux Ethica also offers a collection of handcrafted scented wax melts, including Prelude to Christmas, Nocturne and Still Frost. The melts offer another way to fill the home with beautiful seasonal aromas. The wax melts make lovely little gifts, stocking fillers, Secret Santas, or thoughtful additions to a Christmas hamper.

Wax melts: £7.99 for a packet of four (47g net weight).

Luxury without cruelty

For Lux Ethica founder Stef Bottinelli, sustainability and respect for animals are at the heart of the business.

"Every candle is individually handcrafted using plant-based waxes, including soy, and coconut and apricot, with no animal-derived ingredients and no animal testing," says Stef. "The brand is committed to avoiding plastic and using recycled and recyclable packaging materials wherever possible."

Born from Stef’s passion for candle making following a period of personal and professional challenges, Lux Ethica was created with the belief that beautiful, high-quality products should never come at the expense of animals or the planet.

From their distinctive fragrances and rich hues to the care that goes into making each candle, Lux Ethica’s Christmas collection offers a considered alternative to mass-produced festive gifts.

This Christmas, give the gift of colour, fragrance and ethical luxury.

The Christmas candles and wax melts are available to purchase online at www.luxethica.co.uk

About Lux Ethica

Founded by editor and journalist Stef Bottinelli, Lux Ethica is an independent British artisanal candle brand, born in the City of London and now based in Margate, Kent. Its luxury scented candles and wax melts are handcrafted using premium ingredients and are vegan, cruelty- and plastic-free.

With a commitment to sustainability, distinctive fragrances and beautiful coloured waxes, Lux Ethica believes in creating luxury products that respect animals, nature and the planet.