A solid composition for topical application comprising, in an aqueous
phase, a gelling system comprising (i) gellan gum, (ii) at least one other
hydrocolloid chosen from the group formed by xanthan gum,
carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose,
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, agar-agar,
carrageenans, alginates, carob gum, guar gum, gum arabic, karaya gum, gum
tragacanth, ghatti gum, pectins, gelatin, caseinates and
hydroxypropylguar, and (iii) at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising
at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.