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DEEP PORE DECONTAMINATION & POLYPHENOL RESURFACING
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01 / THE OBJECT
Character.
Down to the last detail.
NUNK NEW YORK / THE DAILY ARSENAL
NO.23 ASTOR VULCANIC SCRUB
KAOLIN CLAY • ORGANIC 4-BERRY COMPLEX • ZERO MICRO-TEARS
CERTIFIED ORGANIC EXTRACTS — FACE & BODY MICRO-MINERAL RESURFACING
UNCLOG THE GRIND. CLEAR THE PATH FOR THE BLADE. Dead skin buildup, oxidized sebum, and trapped urban particulates are the root causes of dull skin, congested pores, and painful ingrown neck hairs. Engineered in New York for high-performance routines across the United States, No. 23 Astor upgrades standard abrasive scrubs with NNYMax® Dual-Phase Pyroclastic Resurfacing Technology. This dense, clay-cream emulsion pairs micro-calibrated Volcanic Sand and spherical Hydrogenated Castor Beads with pore-drawing Kaolin Clay and Lactic Acid (AHA) to polish away rough texture both physically and chemically—without micro-tearing the skin. Cushioned by Organic Sunflower Seed Oil and an antioxidant 4-Berry Organic Complex (Cloudberry, Blueberry, Raspberry & Strawberry), it leaves face and body remarkably smooth, matte-bright, and prepped for a zero-burn shave.
TARGETED URBAN PERFORMANCE BENEFITS:
- ✓Dual-Action Physical & AHA Polish
- ✓Pre-Shave Ingrown Defense
- ✓Kaolin Clay Sebum Detox
- ✓Organic Nordic Berry Radiance
Volcanic Sand & Hydrogenated Castor Oil (NNYMax® Mechanical Core): Dual-density physical exfoliants that buff away rough, flaky surface skin on both face and body without scratching the epidermis.
Kaolin Clay & Lactic Acid (AHA): Pore-refining mineral clay paired with alpha-hydroxy acid to draw out excess sebum, dissolve cellular glue, and smooth uneven skin texture.
Organic 4-Berry Complex (Cloudberry, Blueberry, Raspberry & Strawberry Extracts): Potent Arctic and Nordic fruit extracts rich in ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and natural vitamins that erase dullness and restore skin vitality.
Organic Sunflower Seed Oil & Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Biomimetic lipid cushion that nourishes newly revealed skin cells so your face and body never feel tight or stripped after rinsing.
Bitter Orange Rind, Wet Basalt Stone & Wild Nordic Berries.
A raw, mineral-citrus signature built from natural essential oils. Opens with a sharp, zesty burst of cold-pressed Bitter Orange Peel (Citrus Aurantium), Limonene, and Citral over cool wet volcanic stone, rounded by a subtle, dark undertone of crushed Nordic berries.
Designed for 2–3x weekly resurfacing across face, neck, and body:
- Damp Skin (Face & Pre-Shave): Massage gently in circular motions onto wet face and neck—focusing on the T-zone and beard area prior to shaving—then rinse thoroughly.
- Dry Skin (Intensive Body Polish): Apply directly to dry elbows, shoulders, chest, or knees before stepping into the shower for maximum mechanical resurfacing, then wet and rinse clean.
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01 / Inside the formula
Purpose in every detail.
THE ASTOR PLACE STANDARD: GEOLOGICAL GRIT MEETS CLINICAL CREAM
Named after the historic crossroads of Astor Place in Manhattan and built for men from coast to coast, No. 23 Astor Volcanic Scrub is heavy-duty maintenance for high-mileage skin.
Daily cleansing washes away surface sweat, but it cannot remove the compacted layer of dead corneocytes, oxidized oil, and environmental smog that dulls your complexion and traps emerging beard hairs. Most men’s scrubs fail because they suspend jagged shell fragments in a drying detergent base. No. 23 Astor suspends fine Volcanic Sand and Kaolin Clay inside a rich, lipid-replenishing cream—delivering barber-grade resurfacing for your face and athletic recovery for your body.
HOW NNYMAX® DUAL-PHASE PYROCLASTIC RESURFACING WORKS
Effective exfoliation requires loosening dead cells chemically before sweeping them away physically. NNYMax® Dual-Phase Pyroclastic Technology executes a three-stage reset:
- Enzymatic & AHA Bond Release: Lactic Acid and Citric Acid gently lower surface pH to dissolve the microscopic bonds holding dead, dull skin cells together, while Kaolin Clay vacuums sebum out of congested pores.
- Controlled Micro-Mineral Polish: Volcanic Sand works alongside smooth Hydrogenated Castor Oil beads to lift away flaky buildup and free trapped ingrown hairs along the neck and jawline without irritating healthy tissue.
- Antioxidant & Lipid Infusion: As you rinse, Organic Sunflower Oil, Vitamin E, and four organically farmed fruit extracts (Cloudberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry) recharge the skin with antioxidants—eliminating fatigue and leaving an immediate, healthy glow.
CLEAN APOTHECARY & SUSTAINABLE FORMULATION
- Certified Organic Botanicals: Formulated with organically grown Sunflower Seed Oil, Blueberry, Cloudberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry extracts, plus organic-derived Glycerin.
- Zero Microplastics: 100% biodegradable mineral and plant-wax exfoliants—free from synthetic polyethylene microbeads, silicones, and parabens.
- Protocol Pairing: Follow facial exfoliation with No. 04 SoHo Beard Elixir, and seal full-body exfoliation with No. 18 TriBeCa Silk Body Serum or No. 06 Madison Body Cream.
Dual-Action Physical & AHA Polish: Volcanic Sand and Castor Micro-Beads sweep away dead corneocytes on the surface while Lactic Acid dissolves deep pore congestion.
Pre-Shave Ingrown Defense: Lifts trapped facial bristles and clears follicular openings on the neck and jawline, preventing razor bumps and post-shave irritation.
Kaolin Clay Sebum Detox: Mineral-rich Kaolin absorbs excess oil, sweat, and embedded PM2.5 grime without stripping your lipid barrier.
Organic Nordic Berry Radiance: Cold-extracted Organic Cloudberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry flood dull, fatigued skin with polyphenols and natural Vitamin C for an energized, healthy tone.
02 / Before & after
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BEFORE AFTER
NUNK NEW YORK / DAILY CARE. DISTINCT CHARACTER.