Suggested is a non-therapeutic aqueous composition for topical application, comprising(a) at least one solid active agent having at 20 °C a solubility in water (20° dH) of less than 5 g/L;(b) at least one 1,2-alkandiol having 4 to 12 carbon atoms; and(c) at least one aliphatic alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms.