*Sponsored post: Diego dalla Palma Professional South Africa*
Skin ageing doesn’t suddenly appear one day. It begins quietly, long before we notice it, influenced by everything from stress and sun exposure to collagen loss and daily lifestyle habits. Rather than trying to “reverse” ageing, modern skincare is shifting towards something more realistic and far more effective: supporting the skin so it continues to function well over time. This is where Diego dalla Palma Professional’s Icon Time range fits in, offering a structured, intelligent way to care for skin at every stage of life.
From anti-ageing to “skin longevity”
One of the most interesting concepts behind Icon Time is skin longevity.
In simple terms, this means helping your skin stay strong, healthy, and resilient for as long as possible, rather than only treating wrinkles once they appear.
The science behind ageing can sound complicated, but it comes down to a few key processes:
- Collagen loss (the protein that keeps skin firm)
- Glycation (when excess sugar damages collagen, making skin look dull and less elastic)
- Free radicals (unstable molecules from pollution, sun, and stress that accelerate ageing)
Icon Time is designed to support all of these processes at once, rather than focusing on just one concern.
Why precious metals in skincare?
The range is built around three key “active” metals:
- Silver – helps protect and strengthen the skin barrier (your skin’s natural defence layer)
- Gold – supports collagen production, helping skin stay firmer and smoother
- Platinum – works deeper to support elasticity and overall skin density
It may sound indulgent, but these aren’t just decorative ingredients. In this formulation, they are used to support how the skin behaves and responds over time.
Choosing the right cream for your skin stage
One of the standout aspects of Icon Time is how it simplifies what can often feel overwhelming.
Instead of guessing which product to use, the range is structured around different life stages:
- Silver (from your 30s): helps protect your “youth capital” and slow early signs of ageing
- Gold (from your 40s): focuses on collagen support and improving firmness
- Platinum (from your 50s+): supports deeper regeneration and elasticity, especially as hormonal changes affect the skin
This doesn’t mean you must follow your age exactly, but rather choose based on what your skin is starting to need.
What’s in the range?
ICON TIME CORRECTING EYE CREAM
R1,195 (15ml).
Orange colour-correcting pigments reduce the appearance of dark circles and improve microcirculation. Smooths out wrinkles.
ICON TIME GOLD ELIXIR SERUM
R2,095 (30ml)
A luxurious formula with a filling and smoothing action for timeless beauty. Designed to actively contrast wrinkles and signs of ageing.
Sublime infusion of gold, with a GOLDEN collagen-base and the amino-peptide complex ”no-ages peptides”, which stimulate new collagen production and counteract wrinkles, sagging skin and tone loss.
Enriched with golden microcapsules of hyaluronic acid, which melt in contact with the skin, giving a bright, clean feeling. A luxurious formula with a filling and smoothing action for timeless beauty. Designed to actively contrast wrinkles and signs of ageing.
ICON TIME SILVER REVITALISING ANTI-AGE CREAM
R1,595 (50ml)
Oxygenating ‘Youth Protection’ cream. An instant brightening treatment inspired by the medical-aesthetic tissue oxygenation and carboxytherapy procedures. The advanced formula is enriched with Anti-InflammAging System, an innovative complex that promotes cellular longevity and fights the invisible yet chronic micro-inflammatory skin processes responsible for premature ageing, dry skin, wrinkles, dark spots and loss of elasticity. Formulated with silver micro-dust powder, which creates a protective barrier against external aggression.
The iridescent texture instantly brightens the complexion, banishing dullness and signs of fatigue. Skin appears instantly revitalised, smoother and more even. Also perfect as an illuminating make-up base for radiant, natural skin.
For normal skin. A brightening and protective cream with silver powder. It instantly revitalises dull, tired skin, shielding it from external aggressors and premature ageing. Its iridescent, rosy texture immediately enhances the skin’s radiance. Enriched with micro silver powder and oxygenating actives, it creates a protective barrier against environmental stressors.
INGREDIENTS: 51+3 HYALU-COMPLEX™, Oxygeskin, anti-inflammaging system, Creatine, silver micro-dust, Abyssinian oil.
HOW TO USE: Apply morning and evening, from the centre of the face outwards, avoiding contact with the eyes. Continue down the neck, from chin to neckline.
ICON TIME GOLD REDENSIFYING ANTI-AGE CREAM
R1,755 (50ml)
Restructuring and filling anti-age treatment. A premium treatment formulated to actively fight wrinkles and loss of smoothness. At the heart of its formula is the NO-A.G.E.S Peptides amino peptide complex, specifically designed to reduce the effects of glycation — one of the main skin ageing processes caused by excess sugar in the diet. Enriched with GOLDEN Coll-Peptides, a luxurious gold-based peptide complex, it stimulates new collagen synthesis, slows down senescence, and preserves cellular longevity. The enveloping, protective texture helps firm the skin and reduce wrinkles, day after day.
For dehydrated skin. An advanced formula that fights the glycation process, preventing the stiffening of collagen fibres. Enriched with a gold-based active ingredient, it stimulates new collagen production, resulting in firmer, more toned skin.
INGREDIENTS:51+3 HYALU-COMPLEX™, GOLDEN Cell-Peptides, NO-A.G.E.S Peptides, Abyssinian oil, shea butter.
HOW TO USE: Apply morning and evening to the face, neck, and décolleté, after the Cell-Detoxium Booster Serum and Icon Time Gold Elixir.
ICON TIME PLATINUM SKIN RENEWAL ANTI-AGE CREAM
R1,855 (50ml)
An elasticising deep regeneration treatment. The advanced formula combines the innovative AGE DELAY Complex and the prestigious PLATINUM SKIN-Matrix, a platinum-based peptide complex that stimulates dermal renewal and boosts the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for keeping the skin firm and elastic, with fewer wrinkles.
It stimulates the production of ‘Klotho’ proteins, also known as ‘youth proteins’, reactivating the key functions of youthful skin and preserving the correct three-dimensional organisation of elastin, boosting its ‘dynamic 3D stretching’ effect for visibly firmer, smoother and more supple skin. The nourishing and enveloping texture is ideal for dry, dehydrated skin and for use in cold weather. Skin is intensely nourished, supple and smoother, and is visibly rejuvenated from the very first application.
For dry skin. A deep regenerating treatment that reactivates youth proteins to support skin renewal. Platinum stimulates dermal regeneration and boosts the production of collagen and elastin, promoting the reorganisation of structural support fibres within the skin.
INGREDIENTS: 51+3 HYALU-COMPLEX™, AGE DELAY Complex, PLATINUM SKIN-Matrix, Creatine, Abyssinian oil.
HOW TO USE: Apply morning and evening, from the centre of the face outwards, avoiding contact with the eyes. Continue down the neck, from chin to neckline.
ICON TIME COLLAGEN BOOSTER FIRMING FACE EMULSION
R1,995 (50ml)