You’ve changed your skincare routine, cut out dairy, drank more water than you thought humanly possible—and yet, the breakouts keep coming back.
It’s frustrating, isn’t it?
What if the real issue wasn’t external at all?
What if your skin was trying to tell you something about what’s happening inside—specifically, about a key mineral your body might be missing?
Zinc deficiency is more common than most people realise, and it’s often overlooked when it comes to persistent skin issues. But simply popping a supplement isn’t always the answer either. As you’ll learn in naturopathic training, the story behind zinc is much more nuanced—and far more powerful when you know how to use it correctly.
Zinc plays a vital role in keeping your skin calm, clear, and resilient. It helps:
Control oil production
Reduce inflammation
Support immune responses
Heal damaged tissue
When levels drop, the skin often reacts—sometimes in ways that don’t immediately seem connected. We’re talking about:
Breakouts that flare up without warning
Pimples that take weeks to heal
Skin that’s easily irritated or inflamed
What’s tricky is that zinc deficiency doesn’t always show up on standard blood tests. And not everyone absorbs zinc in the same way. That’s where a deeper, more holistic approach comes in.
It’s easy to assume that adding a zinc supplement will fix the problem. But it’s not always that simple.
Different forms of zinc absorb differently in the body. For example, zinc oxide—the kind found in many multivitamins—has low bioavailability. And even if you’re taking the right form, your gut health, stress levels, and nutrient balance (like copper and iron) can all affect how well your body actually uses it.
So if you’ve tried zinc and haven’t seen results, it might not mean you don’t need it. It might just mean you need a more tailored approach.
That’s exactly what the Bachelor of Naturopathy at Iconic Health Academy prepares you to do. You’ll learn how to:
Identify mineral deficiencies based on clinical signs and case histories
Choose the right form of supplementation, not just the popular one
Understand how minerals interact and support each other
Create strategies that are based on real people—not averages
And because the programme is delivered 100% online and recognised in over 38 countries, you’ll get an education that’s flexible, credible, and practical—wherever you’re starting from.
“I eat a healthy diet, so I can’t be deficient.”
Even with great food choices, stress, poor absorption, or gut issues can reduce zinc levels.
“If a supplement didn’t work, I must not need it.”
Not all zinc is created equal. The form, timing, and what you take it with matter more than you think.
“A blood test would have shown if I was deficient.”
Many mineral imbalances are functional—meaning they don’t always show up in standard tests, but the body still feels the effects.
Breakouts are frustrating—but they can also be informative. When you learn to see them not as random annoyances but as signs of deeper imbalances, you gain a powerful perspective.
That’s what naturopathic training offers: the skills to listen, understand, and respond with insight—not just guesses.
If you’re ready to uncover what’s beneath the surface—both in your clients and in your own health journey—start with the Bachelor of Naturopathy.
Explore the course today here
