how to get rid off small spots and dry skin

Ive been puttin alot of different creams on one side of my face as i used to massage it daily but i discovered that this caused alot of small tiny spots on my face and my skin feels very rough and dry i tried used exfoliating scrubs but my skin starts to sting (where the spots are) and ive used face washes but that doesnt do anything, ive also bought some palmers cocoa butter cream i applied this a few time but im thinking because of the grease it might allow more spots to appear.

Its really getting me down and i dont know what to do i was thinking to just leave it alone dont apply anything to it and in time they will heal, can anyone help me on this?