To get rid of dry flaky skin first use a gentle fragrance free face cleanser and cleanse your face really good first with it.
Just apply enough of the facial cleanser to clean your face or skin with as you don't need a thick lather as just a little bit will do.
After washing your face with the cleanser blot your face or skin dry with a towel and then apply some moisturizer to your skin immediately after drying off your face.