The comedian is tackling ageing from the inside out
09:55, 13 Jan 2026
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Katherine Ryan has let slip one of her everyday anti-ageing tricks, and it’s hiding in her morning coffee. Rather than adding another step to her beauty routine, the youthful-looking comedian has found a way to work collagen into something she already does without fail. In a recent Instagram post, she shared that she stirs it into her first coffee of the day, making skin support part of her breakfast ritual rather than a chore.
The ingredient she’s using is Absolute Collagen, £55.99 on Amazon for 28 servings, a product that has become a talking point for reasons that extend beyond the expected beauty benefits. While collagen is best known for supporting skin elasticity, hair and nails, fans have started praising what it does to coffee itself. The 42-year-old has said she prefers the taste with it added, turning a regular brew into something smoother.
“I absolutely love this in my coffee, makes it taste like vanilla for some reason,” she penned on a recent Instagram story, sharing the Absolute Collagen packet.
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It’s a morning hack that’s really catching on. Beauty industry expert Really Ree agrees, calling it a game-changer for coffee drinkers. We even witnessed Lisa Snowdon doing the same thing on the set of one of our beauty shoots, proving that your morning coffee is the perfect way to get in your daily dose of collagen.
One question that comes up is whether adding collagen to hot drinks affects its benefits. According to the brand, the collagen peptides are heat stable, meaning they aren’t damaged when mixed into hot water or coffee. This is the case with many brands of collagen powder these days. The powder dissolves easily with no grainy texture, which helps explain why it’s becoming a popular addition to morning drinks rather than something people force down separately as a liquid.
For those curious to try collagen in their coffee but are weighing up options, the UK market has plenty to choose from. Revive Collagen offers a higher-end liquid formula with added vitamins, while Ancient + Brave and Vital Proteins provide powders designed for hot drinks and smoothies. Boots also stocks more budget-friendly sachets.