Pumarosa Candles

Vanessa Barrios and Jon Cardenas opened Pumarosa Candles in 2025 to craft handmade soy wax candles, drawing inspiration from Venezuela’s Pumarosa trees and cherished childhood memories. Proud Venezuelan immigrants, the co-founders design, produce, test, and pack every candle in their Seattle studio using 100% natural soy wax, wooden wicks, and custom fragrance blends—all vegan, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free. Beyond candles, Pumarosa offers wax melts, reed diffusers, room sprays, and an immersive Candle-Making Experience where guests craft their own candles while connecting with the brand’s heartwarming journey from childhood bliss to immigrant resilience.