Complexionist

/kəmˈplɛkʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in or practices complexion theory; someone focused on complexions or their significance.

Etymology

From 'complexion' plus '-ist'. Emerged in medical and philosophical circles when humoral theory dominated European thought.

Kelly Says

Medieval 'complexionists' were essentially proto-dermatologists who thought understanding your skin told them everything about your personality, health, and destiny!

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