In March, L'Occitane will finally jump on the organic bandwagon—but they're doing it with a twist. <a href="http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/Product.aspx?prod=15CV150O8" target="_blank">Ma Crème Nature</a> is a new "do-it-yourself" moisturizer that you actually have to mix up yourself, and then keep in the fridge for up to six weeks. It's preservative-free and certified organic by Ecocert.

On the one hand, I love this idea—especially for people with sensitive skin that reacts to common chemical preservatives. (In this regard, <a href="http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/Product.aspx?prod=15CV150O8" target="_blank">the reviews on L'Occitane's U.S. site</a>, where it's already available, seem quite promising.) Plus, major props to L'Occitane for trying something new. It was getting boring there in the world of skincare, no?

But I still have to wonder: how many of us could use up an entire jar of face cream in just six weeks? I mean, yes, it's a hazard of the job that I've got my fingers in many, many pots (so to speak), but this seems like a short shelf life. Especially at $46 a pop.

I'll report back if I can get my hands on a sample. In the meantime, let me know what you think. Will you be adding this cream to your spring beauty shopping list?

<em>Available in March at select L'Occitane boutiques across Canada, loccitane.ca or toll-free mail-order (1-877-212-0238).</em>