Aug22 East Algarve Magazine

["www.eastalgarvemag.com 47","Expert financial advice Keep up to date with our Finance expert, chartered accountant Ricardo Chaves from All Finance Matters. CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON FINANCIAL ASSETS: WHAT WILL CHANGE IN 2023? There are new rules applicable to the taxation of capital gains management or permanent establishment in of the year is lower than the actual purchase on financial assets, which will Portugal. Then such income, being qualified price, you should consider the possibility of become effective in 2023. as capital gains under the terms provided for selling those shares before December 31st What are the main changes? in the IRS Code, are likely to fall within the and then re-purchasing them. The reason for scope of application of the new rule and be this is that in case of realised losses, on the sale of shares, you can carry this loss forward The Portuguese State Budget subject to mandatory aggregation, once the for 5 years. Also, in case you are considering becoming for 2022, approved in the end of June includes other legal requirements have been verified. tax resident in Portugal and have substantial capital gains, you should consider selling an amendment to the Personal Income Tax When does this law come into effect? those financial assets, prior to becoming tax resident in Portugal. Code (IRS) which will have an impact on the Since the State Budget Law for 2022 did Please feel free to send any tax questions you may have to [email protected] capital gains from financial assets. When the not establish any transitional rule, the (new) EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E assets in question are Currently if your income approved capital gains held for a period of less taxation regime can PROMOTE YOUR is more than \u20ac75,009 BUSINESS WITH US than 365 days and the and you own capital only be applied to the FROM ONLY \u20ac25, taxable person reaches a disposals of shares, UP TO \u20ac295 FOR taxable income amount securities, and other A FULL PAGE equal to or greater than assets that are held for financial assets that took the value of the last tax less than 365 days, you place after 2023. Since If you would like to bracket, which currently the relevant fact in the promote your is of 75,009 euros. would pay 2.800\u20ac of taxation of capital gains, business with the East Currently when you for the determination of Algarve magazine make capital gains from tax for each 10.000\u20ac of contact us on financial assets, you may the applicable law, is the choose to aggregate this gains. In the future the moment of disposal, that [email protected] is, the moment when the or Tel 961 700 200 income to your overall same gain will mean transaction takes place. As an advertiser you income and be taxed at 4.800\u20ac of tax. This means that when automatically become a the progressive tax rates you fill the Personal distributor, and will be (which range from 14% Income Tax Return (IRS) provided with a number of to 48%) or be taxed at the autonomous rate for 2023, which is submitted in 2024, this copies to issue to your customers. of 28%. From 2023 onwards, if the assets are alteration will already be in place. held for less than 365 days, the aggregation How much more tax can this represent? is mandatory. Currently if your income is more than 75,009 Is this change applicable to everyone? euros and you own capital assets that are No, firstly this is only applicable to tax held for less than 365 days, you would pay residents who have an overall income 2.800\u20ac of tax for each 10.000\u20ac of gains. In the (including all sources of income) greater than future the same gain will mean 4.800\u20ac of tax. 75,009 euros and when the financial assets If I am a Non-Habitual Resident, will I also were held for less than 365 days. If you are pay this tax? not a tax resident or if you are, but your overall This law is applicable to all residents and income is lower than 75,009 euros, then the there is no special provision for those with the rule will not affect you. NHR status. Are all the financial assets included in this What happens to the tax I paid in the new law? country of source, will I pay the same tax Regarding the capital gains arising from the in Portugal again? redemption of units from investment funds, Like any other resident, if the CGT is made in this new rule is not applicable and these another country where you were also taxed, can still be taxed at the autonomous rate depending on the Double Tax Agreement with of 28%. However, in relation to the income Portugal. You may be able to deduct the tax from the redemption of units of investment paid in the country of source. But please note funds located outside the national territory. that is in the case of aggregation only. If the income from the redemption of units in Are there any ways of mitigating the tax to investment funds foreign investments are not be paid? paid through entities with head office, effective If the market value of your shares at the end 52 www.eastalgarvemag.com","We\u2019ll look after your tax a airs while you look after your lifestyle www.eastalgarvemag.com 45","Expert financial advice by John Alden, Managing Partner at Private Client Consultancy INFLATION AND YOUR PENSIONs the cost-of-living crisis continues and inflation soars, some people will be more inclined to take Aout extra funds from their your finances are sufficient to fund your years in until the next budget is impossible. retirement. But if you withdraw sums too early, Pensioners with a low income may be eligible your future may be threatened. Doing so will for pension credit. It tops up the pensions of reduce the amount of money you have when low-income pensioners and can greatly help you retire because there will no longer be the with regular bills like mortgage interest, council pension. Even those who opportunity for potential growth. tax, and utility bills. Unfortunately, this benefit are still working may begin taking an income If you have \u00a3100,000 in your pot by the age of is largely underclaimed. So many fail to apply from their pot sooner than they had planned. 55 and you decide to stop paying into it, your for pension credit because there is a pervasive While this may temporarily cover immediate funds can still increase by almost \u00a365,000 by belief that if you own your own home or have costs, doing this comes with the potential risk the time you are 65. (This is based on 5% annual savings, then you don\u2019t qualify for pension of having much less money in the future. growth.) However, if you were to take \u00a325,000 credit. This is not true, and it is worth a check to The disadvantages of withdrawing too early out of the pot at 55, it may only increase by see if you qualify. A landmark point which caused households to \u00a348,000. While pension annuities are another viable seriously assess how the rising cost of living Tax relief and the Money Purchase Annual solution, fixed-income annuities will be would impact them was the April 1st increase in Allowance impacted by inflation, and annuities that do the energy price cap. While 25% of the cash lump sum over-55s account for inflation are not bought by many 2015 reforms made it so that savers could take out will be tax-free, any funds accessed who need them, as they are too expensive. easily access their retirement money once they afterwards will be taxed normally as income Additionally, pension schemes that increase reached the age of 55. This means that people for the year. Additionally, if you would like to annually to account for inflation are sometimes are no longer limited to a lump sum of 25%, continue paying into a defined contribution capped at 5%. When inflation is high, however, but instead they can take as much from their pot, withdrawing money too early may have an this 5% is not sufficient, so the pension scheme fund as they want. However, this may result in impact on the amount you would like to use to essentially acts as a fixed liability instead. This retirees ending up with less money than they top it up. is an issue that requires schemes to revise their had planned. Current rules allow for tax relief on contributions hedging strategy and ensure it is offering the HMRC reports show that a combined \u00a32.69 up to \u00a340,000 that you pay into a pension. It is protection it was intended to provide. billion was withdrawn from the personal pension important to note that if you continuously take Speak to an expert about how to protect savings of 428,000 people in the final 3 months out lump sums from your pension, this can yourself against inflation of 2021. activate the Money Purchase Annual Allowance At the beginning of 2022, inflation reached its Of course, the purpose (MPAA). The MPAA results in a reduction in the highest level in decades. Inflationary pressures of pensions is amount that can be paid into your pension pot may persist for a longer period than what is to ensure with tax relief to \u00a34,000. Other scenarios, such predicted, so it is crucial for pension schemes t h a t as taking out an entire pension fund as a lump to plan ahead. Waiting too long for the perfect sum, will also activate the MPAA. solution will result in a loss. Some have argued for the MPAA to be This means that you must take practical and increased, as it would allow for over-55s to timely action. It is necessary for you to keep your get more tax breaks on the pensions they endgame strategy on course, especially during have accessed if they are continuing to a time of particularly volatile market conditions. contribute more money into the fund. A qualified professional will put a framework in This would put pensions in a good place that promptly addresses these issues. position for when the person eventually If you have any questions about how you can retires. make the most of your pensions and account Of course, many people have for rising inflation, contact Managing Partner already retired and have planned John Alden at [email protected]. their retirement around consistently Lastly, Private Client Consultancy has just drawing from their pension. published the Q3 edition of our magazine, However, if you withdraw your A&H. To read up on current events and finance- money more quickly to grapple with related news, please scan the QR code on the the increases in your daily bills, you following page or visit https:\/\/online.pubhtml5. will not be able to continue doing this com\/yuiw\/gmvs\/#p=1. into old age. Therefore, it is important to assess the ways in which you can avoid drawing from your pension pots too early. Inflation and potential solutions Many are calling for the state pension to be increased, but for those who are struggling to afford their energy and grocery bills, waiting 54 www.eastalgarvemag.com","www.eastalgarvemag.com 47","Sara de Melo Castanheira is an expert in Occupational Therapy and Quality of Life. She is also the Technical Director of SER Igual, an Association of special rehabilitation services in Tavira SENSORIAL STIMULATIONNOEZELEN (from the Dutch) results from the contraction of SNUFFELEN = to smell, with DOEZELEN S= to relax. The concept of such as: - Alzheimer's Disease; - in people other benefits. The Snoezelen sensory room with mental illness; - and even in those with is a safe space, with positive therapeutic and chronic pain; - with hyperactive behaviors; - pedagogical effects: with brain damage and other similar situations. \u2022 Promotes relaxation, leisure and fun; Furthermore, Snoezelen is being highly \u2022 Stimulates the primary senses; SNOEZELEN was defined appreciated by the general population as \u2022 Allows exploration, discovery, choice and in the late seventies by two Dutch therapists, an antidote to stress. Currently Snoezelen is the opportunity to control the environment; used daily in the fields of rehabilitation, health, \u2022 Increases the user's understanding of likes\/ Jan Hulsegge and Ad Verheul. A Snoezelen Room is \\\"a room equipped training and occupational therapy. It is also dislikes; with material for sensorial stimulation. It is a used in schools and treatment facilities for \u2022 It allows exploring needs as well as place made of light, sounds, colors, textures children with disabilities and autism (Mertens, preferences; \u2022 Allows individual or group work, serving to and aromas, where objects are coloured and 2005). made available to be touched and admired. Snoezelen is a multisensory environment that control anxiety; The primary senses are stimulated giving a allows you to stimulate the classic senses \u2022 Encourages movement and motivation; such as touch, taste, sight, sound, smell, as \u2022 Motivation for learning; sensation of pleasure (Amcip 2009)\u201d Given the high level of dependence of well as the proprioceptive sense (awareness \u2022 Facilitates the release of stress; many elderly people and other people of the body and the position it is in) and \u2022 Promotes the technical team's awareness with disabilities, or even children with vestibular (related to the balance). Snoezelen of the importance of the primary senses; special educational needs, it is necessary techniques enable sensory stimulation of \u2022 It stimulates the emergence of positive to find alternatives and complements to children and adults with difficulties, disabilities emotions such as well-being, relaxation, physiotherapy, socio-cultural animation, or other limitations. satisfaction and joy. traditional occupational therapy and other Snoezelenisaspecificallyequippedenvironment Snoezelen is a \u201cfacilitating\u201d, nurturing, non- activities, so that they can have a better quality that conveys to its visitors a pleasant feeling directive approach in which an atmosphere of of life. In the case of children, it is necessary of self-regulation processes. Through a room safety is created where freedom of choice is to provide environments conducive to the equipped and used according to the specific encouraged. Facilitators are expected to share acquisition of skills, freed from curricular needs of each person, the stimulation of positive emotional experiences common to requirements. therapeutic and pedagogical interventions is the user by engaging in activities together. The positive results, revealed by research in the achieved, as well as the personal relationships (Louise Haggar and Roger Hutchinson, 1991). area of \u200bs\u200bensory stimulation, have contributed between therapist and patient are strengthened. We aim to open a Snoezelen room in our to the growing importance of Snoezelen Snoezelen can be applied with great success in community so all can use it independently of as a complementary treatment to clinical- the area of p\u200b\u200b atients, disabled and non-disabled. each one's condition. rehabilitation intervention. Sensory stimulation (German Snoezelen Foundation, 1999). Be with us and together we will transform the is used as a promoter of relaxation and leisure, Snoezelen provides multisensory experiences, paradigm of inclusion in the Algarve. Help us especially for those who are in dementia according to the person's needs, based on create a SNOEZELEN room! processes and also, in a preventive and pain their abilities and respecting their time\/rhythm. How can you help Associa\u00e7\u00e3o SER Igual? relief aspect or as a facilitator of learning or By Snoezelen we mean the selective offering Associa\u00e7\u00e3o SER Igual is a non-profit association discovery of emotions and reactions. The means of primary stimuli in a warm environment. (Jan for handicap people and with Public Utility that is used have a strong capacity for stimulation, Hulsegge and Ad Verheul, 1989). helping children, teenagers and their caregivers acting on multiple neocortical circuits, in terms Snoezelen directs and organises stimuli, to get better life quality and help change the of proprioception, vestibular and kinesthetic creates interest\u2026 Snoezelen induces well- paradigm of inclusion in east Algarve. By systems. Snoezelen is, without a doubt, a fertile being. In a calm atmosphere people put aside sharing this article, you help spread the name field for searches, discoveries and possibilities their fears, they feel safe. of SER Igual, so more people can contact us. to promote a better quality of life. Dear reader, do you know that Snoezelen can You can sponsor one of our social projects or Although the Snoezelen therapy was be used at all stages of human development? sponsor a child from our Association and help developed as a specific activity for profound The International Snoezelen Association says, him\/her to carry out their therapies. We will be intellectual disability, it is not exclusively yes, and I can't agree more. glad to talk about our ideas and projects. If you aimed at this group of people. It extends Here are the most common benefits of the are interested in our work, please visit us on our to a much wider domain. Snoezelen is of Snoezelen Room: FB page (@SerIgualPT) and IG (@igual.ser) or particular interest in the field of dementia and Each Snoezelen participant experiences self- make an appointment to [email protected] psychiatry (Hulsegge, 1989:13). Encouraging control, discovers autonomy, improves self- or by phone 918180020. results have been achieved with degenerative esteem and reduces tension and inhibition, Thanks once more for your attention. Stay pathologies of the elderly (Pinkney, 1999), allowing for relaxation and recovery, among tuned for next article. 56 www.eastalgarvemag.com","HOW DO YOU FEEL? AFarah Naz \u00b4How do you feel? \u00b4 could s you can imagine as a Right now in this moment. therapist I have asked lead to a this question countless There are 2 possible scenarios in this times. And interestingly story: depression. enough, this question First possible outcome: You are treading is sometimes met with, water happily and pushing the ball If we let the beach ball or our \u00b4I don\u2019t know what I feel\u00b4. It\u2019s not unusual under the water, you notice it does take for us to be out of touch with what we feel quite a bit of effort to keep this ball of emotions surface and float, the ball or the about something and often it\u2019s because we energy down. The warm water feels have repressed, suppressed or are avoiding like a lovely bath and you notice the emotions are just there, not taking extra effort, our feelings. They are banished from our sensational heat of the sun on your face. conscious minds, and sent into the unknown Your attention is caught by a majestic energy or attention. We notice them and allow depths of the unconscious. In this way, bird of prey gliding and drifting, you, pushing away our emotions is a self-protective then notice from the corner of your eye a them to float away to float near, and we don\u2019t measure taken to avoid experiencing difficult dolphin leaping and lolloping in the distance, emotion and can be either conscious or an your attention is caught by the happy squeals seek to control them or run away from them unconscious process. of a toddler kicking and splashing water at the Let\u00b4s face it, why would we want to face shore with utter glee. You are totally enjoying and most of all we see them as something unpleasant emotions? This pushing away, the moment. Next thing you know, you realise though, can easily become automatic and the ball is no longer in your hands and its separate from ourselves. They come and go habitual, and avoidance becomes the default slapped you in your face! route for many emotions difficult or not. Second possible outcome: You notice it takes and do not determine the course of our lives. Think of how we avoid \u00b4perceived-difficult\u00b4 effort to push the beachball down. You are feelings by focusing on other activities like determined to keep it down there, you use Alternatively, or additionally we can simply - binge-watching Netflix, drinking alcohol, all your strength and focus to keep the ball drug use, over-working, over-exercising, down. You are making a big effort, and whilst release the beach ball\u00b4s valve and gently persistent socializing, online activities, you are doing this, you don\u00b4t notice the bird of sex, gambling, smoking, eating amongst prey, the dolphin, or the happy kid splashing let the air out, thus keeping the ball intact. others. The activities in themselves are not water. You don\u2019t even notice how warm the necessarily negative \u2013 they are behaviours we water is or the lovely sensation of the sun\u00b4s Releasing the valve is like talking things out sometimes engage in or use, to avoid feeling. rays on your skin. You get bored as you are The more we seek to disengage with difficult disconnected from all around you and you with an intimate, writing a diary, painting emotion, the more we inadvertently avoid all feel tired of this purposeless challenge. emotion, having numbed ourselves with the Holding the beach ball down is like holding a picture, or simply acknowledging your anesthetising effects of avoidance tactics. emotions down, or like avoiding emotions. So, we don\u2019t get happy positive emotions Emotions like the beach ball, are constantly feelings to yourself. We feel relieved when we emerging when we push down negative trying to reach the surface. When we emotion, we just get numb. suppress, repress or avoid our emotions, they express our emotions in a calm and safe way. Evidence shows many of us are emotionally will like the beachball pop up unexpectedly avoidant, biologists say we are hardwired to and go in a direction you may not anticipate. We can suddenly see more clearly and enjoy want to avoid pain and this includes emotional Sometimes we can engage like in the first pain. What this means is that emotions such scenario with life around us and everything the colours and flavours of life. as anger, sadness, negativity, frustration, can seem ok. Life seems to be ticking along jealousy and bitter disappointment are nicely and suddenly you may out of the blue, In summary, notice what and how you feel, often avoided or suppressed. However, our develop an inexplicable illness, anxiety, avoidance tactics not only make it difficult insomnia, headaches, depression, a phobia and remember that your judgement or fear to access any positive emotion but research or you might behave in a way you hadn\u2019t also shows that the more we avoid feeling our expected, like have an affair or buy a sports of those feelings will make you want to avoid emotions the more anxious and depressed car! This is because emotions demand to we become! be recognised so if they are pushed down them. Accept your feelings as part of being Avoiding emotion is like holding a large beach they will make themselves known in an ball underwater. Imagine you and I are walking unexpected, possibly dangerous, hitting you human without shame or guilt and allow them along a beach and I propose a challenge to in your face, way. you - \u00b4See if you can hold this large beachball In the second scenario, when we exert a lot of to just be or express them in a safe, calm way, underwater for 20 minutes whilst treading effort to control, avoid, or suppress emotions, water and enjoy the moment\u00b4. You think the life is without colour, joy or flavour. When we before they make themselves known in an sun is shining, the water is warm, you\u00b4ve got put a lot of effort in to avoid certain negative nothing to lose. You accept the challenge. feelings we end up not feeling anything at all, unhealthy behaviour or mindset. not even positive ones, as we exert so much energy to push down, to repress, the result Farah Naz is a UK trained Psychotherapist of more than 30 years, and is a Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has worked with thousands of people globally for a range of issues. Farah has trained national bodies, corporate companies, doctors, teachers and health workers on psychological- related issues. Currently, she has an online international practice and a private practice in Tavira.\u00a0 www.iamfarah.com email: info@ iamfarah.com www.eastalgarvemag.com 57","Health TAKING CONTROL... YOUR BODY YOUR CHOICE! Expert advice from Elaine Godley founder of the Perfect health HUB a self-help repository with T hundreds of health resources, videos, podcasts and weekly group support he NHS has collapsed so Firstly, you make a profound decision. remember that the buck stops with you. No- how do you keep yourself One of the first questions I ask my potential one can begin to fix you unless you start to well? mentees during our exploration conversation fix yourself. Healing comes from within the We all know people in to see if we are a good fit, is \u2018do you want mind and the body \u2013 the connection is huge the UK who\u2019ve been to enjoy better health\u2019? This is an important and undeniable. denied access to medical acknowledgement because not everyone Where the mind goes, the body follows! assessments and even wants to recover, believe it or not. A positive mindset is essential because there potentially life-saving treatments due to the For some people, taking the \u2018victim\u2019 path is are many obstacles to derail your recovery. total collapse of the NHS. I personally know their chosen route to living. They enjoy the Some years ago, I was a telephone helpline of cases where people have died because no limelight of being centre of attention. volunteer for people newly diagnosed ambulance was available with first responders For others, like a lady I knew who was being with cancer. During my time speaking with to provide support following heart attacks. bullied by her husband who had become hundreds of callers, I noticed patterns And don\u2019t get me started on cancer treatment violent as he was losing his mind, it was her which were challenging the ability to heal. I being erratic depending upon the postcode. get out of jail card and she couldn\u2019t die quick formulated a 10-point assessment document This situation is getting worse by the day. So, enough. to identify where the individual may require what can you do to help yourself? Some people can\u2019t cope with any more pain the most significant effort to begin healing. Well, it\u2019s not that difficult a problem if you just and experimental medical treatment and they The areas are mind, body, work, home, take a step back, don\u2019t panic and apply some simply give up. values, beliefs, attitude, behaviour, friends, simple strategies which might literally save Having a strong mindset to recover, is and family. your life. therefore a great starting point. To fully heal from a serious condition, your Yes, you can work with an award-winning A Positive Outlook body needs a great deal of support from health and wellbeing mentor (that\u2019s me by So, you decide, then what? many quarters - I\u2019ve not even mentioned the the way), or you can do your own research Here\u2019s where the work starts, this is where dietary and lifestyle changes required which and create your own steps to improving your people falter on their own and often seek my are essential and key to recovery. situation. help. Your body became poorly through a series Did you know that type II diabetes can be Poor health doesn\u2019t just happen overnight. of events over many years. You might not be reversed in 30 days and even stage IV cancer Until we experience symptoms that cause able to heal as quickly as I did but at least can be beaten in 3 months? us pain, most of us put our head in the sand you know you have a fighting chance with the One of my natural doctor heroes Dr Rangan (and there\u2019s plenty of it here in The Algarve), right support. Chatterjee showed viewers on a BBC TV ignore the niggles and soldier on as matters By the time you read this article I will have programme how to reverse diabetes, and get progressively worse. received a new quantum frequency healing I can show you how to potentially reverse Consider this \u2026.is your golf swing still as device to play with at Godley Towers. Most cancer. strong as it was 20 years ago? Do you days I use my Powertube healing device which In 2015 I recovered from stage IV Hodgkin\u2019s struggle to walk around the course and now formed part of my strategy to beat stage IV Lymphoma in a few weeks plus I\u2019ve had three use a buggy instead? Your body doesn\u2019t need cancer. Using state -of-the-art technology the other forms of cancer and beat a rare kidney to age and be in pain. The niggles are signs new handheld device is helping thousands all disease I was born with and told I\u2019d be on that something is wrong, so please listen to over the world to heal their body. Alongside medication for life. your body and take preventative action so the lifestyle and dietary changes, this device I\u2019ve become a go-to person helping clients deterioration can be reversed. promises to make healing even easier. Watch to minimise symptoms and even reverse all Remember the old saying \u2013 \u2018a stitch in time is this space! manner of serious health conditions - not just better than nine\u2019, as my Nan often used to tell cancer. me. It\u2019s much easier to prevent illness than to It\u2019s a Question of Mindset recover from illness. The human body will heal itself when it has We are human, we make excuses, we don\u2019t Elaine Godley MBA, O.A. Dip (Psych) voted the right environment to do so. Your job is to like bothering people, we doubt ourselves, by Business Excellence Awards as The give it what it needs, change its environment perhaps we are imagining symptoms? Best Health and Wellbeing Mentor 2022 \u2013 and be supportive. So how do you do this? Whatever the cause of not taking action, UK [email protected] 58 www.eastalgarvemag.com","SUMMER SKIN CARE TIPS It\u00b4s that time of the year when it\u00b4s too easy to Alegria forget to take special care of your skin in the extreme conditions the Algarve presents. Beauty Salon GHere are some tips to remember Beauty Treatments \u00b7 Plasma Jet \u00b7 Lash\/Eyebrow o lighter on your skin. Heat and humidity mean Lifting and Colouring \u00b7 Microblading that often we need a lighter moisturiser than in winter. Try a moisturiser that has hyaluronic acid \u00b7 Eyeliner\/Lip Liner Tattoos \u00b7 Facial Waxing in it. Hyaluronic acid has a lighter texture, yet still \u00b7 Massages \u00b7 Manicure\/Pedicure \u00b7 Chiropodist provides and protects your skin from drying out. Sunscreen is essential and a must. MAmaarziang Even on cloudy and overcast days. The days are long, the sun is Alegria intense and it is important to protect your tender skin from harsh UV Beauty Salon rays that create wrinkles, age spots and other signs of aging. Spf 30 is Rua 5 Outubro 41, Vila Real de Santo Ant\u00f3nio. the minimum that should be used and make sure to reapply regularly. Tel.; 961 818 625 Less is better in the heat. Email: [email protected] Swap your foundation for a tinted moisturizer or tinted sunscreen and a dab of concealer. Think about switching to a waterproof mascara, 59 apply a single quick layer. Make sure to read the labels and use only non-comedogenic products. They are formulated without pore- clogging ingredients, which will save your skin from breakouts and allows it to breathe. Cleanse your skin Sweat, sunscreen, chlorine from swimming pools and salt water and sand from the beach, all are good reasons to take extra care of your skin when cleansing before bed. Wash your face right up into your hairline, this area and the outer edges of your face is prone to breakouts. Look for a cleanser with salicylic acid to unblock pores and kill off bacteria. Taking care of the surface is one thing, but make sure to hydrate from the inside too. Drink plenty of water, aim for 8-10 glasses of water a day, to keep your skin flawless and your organs healthy and happy. Eating summer fruits, high in vitamins and water content will give your skin and immune system a boost. www.eastalgarvemag.com","Gardens Ahh, mosquitoes, they must serve a purpose to 7Plants the eco system, but to most they are a pain. that repel Try our guide to mosquitos repellingpesky mosquitoes without the use of chemical and by using plants. Mosquitoes can carry disease work? and leave you with itchy, red bumps where they bite you. Here\u2019s how to fight back. Do mosquito repellent plants Mosquitoes are fickle, they are not fans of the scents or oils produced by certain plants. Some plants (like basil) are even toxic to mosquitoes or their larvae. Pro tip: You likely need to cut, crush, chop or give your plants a good rub with your hands for most of these plants to release the oils and scents that make up their mosquito-repelling powers. CITRONELLA GRASS This is one of the most common ingredients in many insect-repellents. Mosquitoes hate its lemony fresh scent. It is low maintenance and an easy plant to grow. It can be grown outside in frost-free areas, it also does well indoors as a potted plant. CATNIP Catnip drives your cat wild and will drive mosquitoes away. Researchers at Iowa State University found that catnip is 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET! Catnip is easy to grow and maintain, but it does spread. Best way to contain it is to grow your catnip in pots. Catnip also makes for a delightful tea. LAVENDER Lavender is a great way to add a little calm to your day. However, Lavender contains the terpene alcohol linalool and mosquitoes and other insects hate it. Lavender can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It\u2019s most effective when you crushed and applied to your skin. 60 www.eastalgarvemag.com","LANDSCAPING & GARDEN CENTER BEM-VINDO \u2022 WELCOME QUINTA DAS PALMEIRAS CENTRO DE JARDINAGEM EN 125, c.p. 126-E 8800-118 To To Moncarapacho Luz de Luz de Tavira Olh\u00e3o EN125 Tavira e-mail: [email protected] Fuseta To Tavira www.geojardim.com Tel: 281 961 189 Look out for the flags Find us on facebook at: Geojardim Landscaping & Garden Center SAGE ROSEMARY Sage does more than clear out Rosemary is an effective way to keep pests away and a good way that bad energy, it clears out to add flavour to your food. This herb contains rosmarinic acid, a natural mosquito repellent. mosquitoes too. Sage contains Like sage, it\u2019s most effective at caryophyllene, a common terpene repelling pests when you burn it, add a little to your bonfire or bbq. which helps keep bugs away. Sage works best when you burn it. MINT BASIL Mint is an effective repellent, especially the Basil is a gorgeous herb, peppermint variety. One study found that applying mouthwatering, and perfect with peppermint plant essential oil to your skin offers tomatoes and summer dishes and protection from bug bites for over 2 hours! mosquitoes aren\u2019t a fan. Peppermint is easy to grow Basil doesn\u2019t need to indoors or outside in be crushed or chopped pots. Add a hint of to do it\u2019s mosquito- mint to your fave tea! repelling duties. Studies show that www.eastalgarvemag.com compounds in basil are toxic to mosquito larvae. 61","Sport WOODEN ART In October 2020 a lockdown idea Written by Maggie Rowlands also a member,decided to make a substantial was conceived by Peter and Valerie donation for the horse with the intention of it Else in Tavira. It was based on an woodworking skills came to fruition with the going to an orphanage. old plan they had of a small Victorian construction of the horse itself completed. It was then given to Tavira 2nd Chance, along rocking horse. However, when work Then came the task of making the metal with the monetary donation, to find a suitable began it was discovered the plans rockers and stirrups using left over metal rods place for it to go. It was recently delivered were incomplete, lacking technical advice from previous constructions. to the orphanage Refugio Aboim Ascensao and instructions for the painting, rocking Valerie\u2019s artistic flair came to the fore with the in Faro along with the money where it was mechanisms and the construction of the making of the saddle, reins, blanket, bridle greatly appreciated and left with the children blanket, tail, mane, saddle, bridle, reins and and bit along with the mane and tail. to name him and enjoy. bit. The last section of the project was to transform We would like to say a special thank you to Research on the internet ensued during the plain wooden horse into a dapple grey. Peter, Valerie and Lynn and would also like the first week of November along with the The first paint was applied in January 2021 to say we are so grateful for the loving and construction which was hindered somewhat and by July that year the transformation was generous support and donations our charity, by the shops being closed. Hence the completed admirably by Valerie, the horse Tavira 2nd Chance receives. In these difficult woodworking skills of Peter and the artistic with a beautiful blonde mane and tail was times it is even more important to help as skills of Valerie enabled work to be started saddled and reined ready for riding. much as we can. All funds raised are in turn using remnants of materials left over from From the start the idea behind this amazing used to support our local community. other projects. piece of craftmanship was to raise some The months passed and eventually Peter\u2019s funds for a children\u2019s charity on the Algarve. Lynn Clark-Wright, a member of the Hangover Unicorn Golf Society of which Peter Else is CHRIS WRIGHT SIGNS OFF Long standing personal friend and writer for the East Algarve WMagazine hangs up his boots and pen e would like to take a moment to honour a special someone that has been incredibly loyal and faithful to the East Algarve Magazine for well over a decade, since 2009. Chris Wright has been a dedicated writer of our sports column and has also written many historical pieces as well as driving fundraisers for various local charities and goodwill organisations. Sadly for us, our readers and Chris' sports fans, Chris has decided to take a step back from writing Sports News. We will miss the candid, animated articles and wildly appreciated the tongue in cheek style you have written for us over the years. From our hearts and as huge fans of yours, we thank you for the passion you have shared with us. 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