Phytolisse Express Smoothing Mask is a fast-acting, silicone-free conditioning treatment from the French haircare brand Phyto, designed to detangle and smooth frizz-prone or humidity-reactive hair in just a few minutes rather than the 10-20 minutes many treatment masks require. Its signature ingredient is a pine pulp derivative that Phyto positions as a lightweight film former, meant to shield each strand from ambient humidity rather than relying on silicone for slip.
The formula also includes apricot kernel oil for nourishment, red and brown algae extracts (which the brand associates with restructuring support for the hair fiber), and coconut and rapeseed oils to ease detangling. Phyto states the mask is made without parabens, sulfate detergents, phthalates, synthetic dyes, GMO-derived ingredients, or triclosan.
Because it is designed as an "express" treatment, Phytolisse fits into a normal wash routine rather than requiring a separate deep-conditioning step, making it suited to people who want smoother, more manageable hair on a regular wash day rather than an occasional intensive repair treatment for chemically damaged strands.
This item is discontinued by the manufacturer; remaining stock reflects the formulation described above.