Java plum (Syzygium cumini) seed extract is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, phenolic compounds and flavonoids that help calm inflammation, protect skin cells and promote natural recovery. Research shows that extracts prepared with 50% ethanol provide the best balance of high yield, antioxidant strength and enzyme inhibition against collagenase, elastase and tyrosinase which are linked to skin aging and irritation. The extract is gentle and non-toxic making it well suited for body lotions formulated for sensitive or reactive skin. In the first months after launch we sold over 5000 units of lotion across 24 provinces.  Twenty two women now earn 30% more by drying the pulp and sorting the seeds turning a local fruit into both a skincare innovation and a sustainable source of income.