A composition and its method of production, wherein the composition includes both an oily external phase and a gelled aqueous phase, wherein the aqueous phase is 60 to 98% by weight of the total composition. Additional features of the composition include the aqueous phase containing a polyelectrolyte in which the ionic sites are combined with their counter-ions. The oily phase of the composition contains one or more oils and also an emulsifying system with a lipophilic nature. The composition may be utilized in the following applications: cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary, or detergent preparations.