A method of encapsulating an active comprising preparing a first mixture comprising the active, a compound that functions as a Michael donor, and a compound that functions as a Michael acceptor, preparing a second mixture comprising water and an emulsifier； preparing a reaction mixture by combining the first mixture, the second mixture, and a compound that functions as a Michael catalyst； agitating the reaction mixture； wherein the active has a water solubility of at most 0.5% (w/w) at 25° C.
