What can I use to moisturize my skin?

My skin is so dry: it's scaly. I've tried everything: vitamin E, burt's bees hand cream, lotion, moisturizer, dove, even my dad's aftershave balm. My best chance was with the vitamin E and although it didn't sting and burn and turn my face blotchy red, it didn't work. Is there anything else I can use specifically on my face that will restore moisture to it?