Abstract: Compositions for delivering materials having personal significance to an individual are described herein. The compositions include particles encapsulating a personalizing substance, which can be any material of personal significance. The particles are made from a biocompatible, inert material, preferably a metal. In some embodiments, the composition includes the personalizing particles in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for delivery into the skin. A method for delivering materials of personal significance to an individual are also described. The method includes administering particles containing personalizing substances to the recipient. The material is preferably delivered to the individual's skin. Kits for obtaining a personalizing substance from an end user and kits for delivering the encapsulated personalizing substance to the end user are provided. The kits include equipment for obtaining a sample of the personalizing substance and a vial, or personalizing particles.

Abstract: Compositions for delivering personalizing substances, such as a biological material, sand, soil, metal, water, sea water, holy water, synthetic or biological polymers, ceramics, animal or plant tissue, or another physiologically compatible component having personal significance to an individual are described herein. The compositions include the personalizing substance in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for injection, such as tattoo ink. Also disclosed are methods for administering a personalizing substance to a recipient. In some embodiments, the personalizing substance is added to a tattoo ink and incorporated in a tattoo created on an individual's skin.