Skin Care Tip: Simple cleansing regimen

I learned this tip from my mother who had beautiful skin even when she was in her 70's. She never washed her face with soap or used any harsh products to clean her skin. Instead, she would clean her face with regular cold cream, mostly, but not necessarily, Ponds Cold Cream, tissue off and using a warm water and a clean wash cloth (she never used the same cloth twice), she would 'wash' her face several times. Now, the secret was she would do this three times a day, morning, lunchtime (removing all her makeup and reapplying) and of, course, at night. Her skin always glowed. I am following in her footsteps and have been told my skin is excellent condition. She also avoided the sun totally.