The skin creates a physical barrier that acts as the body's first line of defense. Zinc is an essential nutrient that supports the health and integrity of the skin. It is a necessary part of the enzyme collagenase which is involved in the remodelling of collagen, the structural framework of the skin. Zinc is also important for the structure of skin and mucosal cells, supporting the integrity of the body's outermost barrier the skin as well as the barrier within created by the GI tract.