Abstract: A composition consisting of a polar phase and a non-polar phase, wherein the polar phase contains at least 40% by weight of glycerol and at least 20% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the polar phase, the composition contains from 0.5 g to 4 g of lecithin per 100 g of composition, and the non-polar phase contains at least one extract selected from an extract of mint (Mentha arvensis or Mentha x piperita), an extract of clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), an extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale) and an extract of thyme (Thymus vulgaris).

Abstract: The invention relates to the solubilization of lipophilic substances, preferably from the group of lipids, steroids, terpenes and polar lipids by means of a lecithin/polyol matrix or a lecithin/carbohydrate matrix so as to obtain water-soluble emulsion-like transparent concentrates which are used in cosmetic, dietetic and pharmaceutical products.