••• YOU COULD WIN A ₽500 ONLINE GIFT CARD: Choose the CORRECT statement for each question! ••• 1. Lipids (fats) were proven to be effective antimicrobials as far back as the 1800s (Dr. Koch et al) but were superseded by antibiotics which were cheaper to produce. {A} True ... but they’ve received renewed attention due to the rise in antibiotic-resistance (because of lipids’ physical action of destruction, it is difficult for bacteria to become resistant to them). {B} False 2. Virgin coconut oil and its derivatives like monolaurin have many published studies on their efficacy against many microbes, including coronaviruses. {A} True {B} False 3. VCO is currently in multiple COVID-19 studies for its potential in... {A} Prevention {B} Mild to moderate cases {C} Severe cases {D} All of the above 4. VCO and monolaurin are as effective as 70% isopropyl alcohol and many other antimicrobials. Which 2 are some of their other benefits? {A} While many antimicrobials kill both bad and good bugs, VCO’s fatty acids are the same as those of the lipid membranes of our own cells (and monolaurin is in breast milk where it plays a role in our immunity) — they are therefore able to recognize harmful versus healthy microbes. {B} They cure cancer. {C} While alcohol evaporates and is drying, VCO and monolaurin are moisturizing lipids that stay on the skin longer. 5. VCO and monolaurin have been used in hospitals to treat various bacteria, fungi, and viruses including herpes and coronaviruses like JUNV (which causes Argentine hemorrhagic fever). {A} True {B} False Watch the recording of our livestream for more helpful info on this important topic. Show your #skinfatuation: follow #WinningWednesday for a chance to win every week — and don’t miss our Wednesday LIVE streams 10pm EST; 10am Thursday Manila) for hints to the answers! #SavingTheWorldsSkin #hypoallergenic